Protocol-based treatment of spontaneous hemorrhage from varicose veins prevents recurrence of bleeding
A two-step protocol of immediate ultrasound-guided foam sclerotherapy, followed within 8 weeks by endovenous ablation of incompetent axial veins and concurrent microphlebectomy, provided rapid and efficient treatment with durable freedom from subsequent hemorrhage.
Authors
- Danielle T. Fontenot (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4285-3170)
- Spencer Bock
- R Bock (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0000-4124-8027)
- John Blebea (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7825-9328)
- Gwyn Eiler
- Kristie Worley-Fry
Institutions
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (US)
- Central Michigan University (US)
- Asheville Cardiology Associates (US)
- University of North Carolina at Asheville (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Vascular Surgery Venous and Lymphatic Disorders
- Published
- 2024-10-09
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jvsv.2024.101988
- Primary Topic
- Diagnosis and Treatment of Venous Diseases
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00