Effectiveness of liquid versus foam sclerotherapy with or without herbal gel in treating telangiectasia and reticular veins: A randomized controlled trial

< 0.001). Adverse events did not significantly differ between groups and were transient and self-limiting.ConclusionFoam sclerotherapy demonstrated superior efficacy, faster clinical improvement, and higher patient satisfaction compared to liquid sclerotherapy, particularly when combined with post-procedural herbal gel application, which further enhanced resolution rates and overall patient outcomes.

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Phlebology The Journal of Venous Disease
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2026-05-09
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https://doi.org/10.1177/02683555261451564
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Diagnosis and Treatment of Venous Diseases
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Effectiveness of liquid versus foam sclerotherapy with or without herbal gel in treating telangiectasia and reticular veins: A randomized controlled trial

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Effectiveness of liquid versus foam sclerotherapy with or without herbal gel in treating telangiectasia and reticular veins: A randomized controlled trial

Islam Atta, Reda Fawzy, Mohamed Gaheed, Ahmed Fouda, Moustafa Mabrouk, Mohab Saeed
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< 0.001). Adverse events did not significantly differ between groups and were transient and self-limiting.ConclusionFoam sclerotherapy demonstrated superior efficacy, faster clinical improvement, and higher patient satisfaction compared to liquid sclerotherapy, particularly when combined with post-procedural herbal gel application, which further enhanced resolution rates and overall patient outcomes.

Phlebology The Journal of Venous Disease
Kafrelsheikh University (EG)
Openalex Percentile: Top 5%
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