A history of injection treatments - II sclerotherapy

Abstract

Introduction: Sclerotherapy in all its current forms is based on experience going back to the 1850s.

Methods: To trace the evolution of sclerotherapy over the past 250 years, using the internet for past documentation and the literature.

Conclusion: Sclerotherapy principles were established long ago, although current modifications have been made possible by the introduction of detergent sclerosants and ultrasound guidance.

Keywords: Chronic venous disease; sclerotherapy.