Clinical Case Examples

Venous Eczema - Before

History

1 year history of severe venous eczema. Failed topical treatment with steroid ointments. Bleeds every other day. Currently using a dry bandage.

Venous Eczema - After

Treatment *Individual results may vary

Venous duplex reveals two large, distinct incompetent perforator veins. Treated with single session of ultrasound guided foam sclerotherapy

Venous Eczema - Before

History

10 year history of varicose veins and venous eczema. This patient presented with a chronic skin itch and scaling involving the ankle and foot.

Venous Eczema - After

Treatment *Individual results may vary

Large refluxing greater saphenous vein found on duplex ultrasound. Radiofrequency ablation and foam sclerotherapy performed.

Venous Eczema - Before

History

Chronic venous eczema. Previously treated with dressings. Chronic recurrance.

Venous Eczema - After

Treatment *Individual results may vary

Duplex confirms reflux. Treated with radiofrequency ablation and ultrasound guided foam sclerotherapy

Spider Veins - Before

History

50 year old female. Small spider veins. Cosmetic problem

Spider Veins - After

Treatment *Individual results may vary

Normal duplex scan of the superficial and deep veins. Sclerotherapy performed

Spider Veins - Before

History

53 year old female. Unsightly veins and restless legs. Both legs affected.

Spider Veins - After

Treatment *Individual results may vary

Normal superficial vein scan. Treated with increased concentration of liquid sclerotherapy.

Spider Veins - Before

History

55 year old female. Spider veins, lateral thigh.

Spider Veins - After

Treatment *Individual results may vary

Normal superficial vein scan. Treated with sclerotherapy.

Spider Veins - Before

History

65 year old female. Long hisotry of spider veins. Previously seen at laser centre, but not treated.

Spider Veins - After

Treatment *Individual results may vary

Low concentration liquid sclerotherapy followed by mild compression for several days.

Spider Veins - Before

History

65 year old female. Long hisotry of spider veins. Previously seen at laser centre, but not treated.

Spider Veins - After

Treatment *Individual results may vary

Low concentration liquid sclerotherapy followed by mild compression for several days.

Spider Veins - Before

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65 year old female patient with Recurrent varicose and spider veins after stripping surgery.

Spider Veins - After

Treatment *Individual results may vary

Ultrasound guided foam sclerotherapy followed by liquid sclerotherapy

Spider Veins - Before

History

70 year old female with extensive spider veins involving mostly the thighs.

Spider Veins - After

Treatment *Individual results may vary

Multiple sessions of liquid sclerotherapy. Mild skin staining did resolve.

Spider Veins - Before

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77 year old female with reticular and spider veins on both legs

Spider Veins - After

Treatment *Individual results may vary

Multiple sessions of liquid and foam sclerotherapy, very minor staining noted.

Spider Veins - Before

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77 year old female with reticular and spider veins on both legs

Spider Veins - After

Treatment *Individual results may vary

Multiple sessions of liquid and foam sclerotherapy, to both legs and thighs.

Spider Veins - Before

History

67 year old female with popliteal fossa and posterior thigh spider and reticular veins.

Spider Veins - After

Treatment *Individual results may vary

Three sessions of liquid sclerotherapy. Moderate skin staining noted but resolved.

Spider Veins - Before

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43 year old female with Spider vein patches from feeding reticular veins.

Spider Veins - After

Treatment *Individual results may vary

Two sessions of liquid sclerotherapy and compression. No staining noted.

Spider Veins - Before

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30 year old female with limited spider and reticular veins.

Spider Veins - After

Treatment *Individual results may vary

Three sessions of liquid sclerotherapy and compression.

Spider Veins - Before

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76 year old female with large reticular patch of veins at knee

Spider veins - After

Treatment *Individual results may vary

Result at one month after single foam sclerotherapy session. Patient had further treatment

Varicose Veins - Before

History

76 year old female with recurrent varicose veins. Over 50 years, had 6 previous vein surgeries including stripping and phlebectomies. Scarring evident.

Varicose Veins - After

Treatment *Individual results may vary

Duplex ultrasound revealed partially stripped saphenous vein on the right. Treated by radiofrequency ablation and foam sclerotherapy

Varicose Veins - Before

History

64 year old female with longstanding varicose veins. Presented with leg pain and bulging veins. Known diabetic.

Varicose Veins - After

Treatment *Individual results may vary

Duplex confirmed greater saphenous and accessory vein reflux. Treated by Endovenous Radiofrequency ablation and foam sclerotherapy. Mild staining

Varicose Veins - Before

History

Severe varicose veins, previous venous ulcer at the ankle, stands for long periods. Manages veins with compression stocking.

Varicose Veins - After

Treatment *Individual results may vary

Duplex ultrasound found massive 2.7cm varicose veins. Treated by endovenous radiofrequency ablation and foam sclerotherapy.

Varicose Veins - Before

History

76 year old female with recurrent varicose veins. Over 50 years, had 6 previous vein surgeries including stripping and phlebectomies. Scarring evident.

Varicose Veins - After

Treatment *Individual results may vary

Duplex ultrasound revealed recurrent non-truncal varicose veins. Treated by foam sclerotherapy. No staining.

Varicose Veins - Before

History

56 year old pharmacist, 10 year history of varicose veins. Strong family history of varicose veins and venous ulcers

Varicose Veins - After

Treatment *Individual results may vary

Duplex ultrasound identified large varicose veins of 12–18 mm in both legs. Treated by radiofrequency ablation and foam sclerotherapy

Varicose Veins - Before

History

56 year old pharmacist, 10 year history of varicose veins. Strong family history of varicose veins and venous ulcers

Varicose Veins - After

Treatment *Individual results may vary

Duplex ultrasound identified large varicose veins of 12–18 mm in both legs. Treated by radiofrequency ablation and foam sclerotherapy

Varicose veins - Before

History

38 year old Physiotherapist and runner. Veins interferes with wearing shoes. Large varicose veins involving both legs and right foot.

Varicose Veins - After

Treatment *Individual results may vary

Duplex ultrasound shows truncal vein and perforator vein reflux. Treated by radiofrequency ablation and foam sclerotherapy. Patient running Comrades again!

Varicose veins - Before

History

62 year old female patient with Bleeding varicose veins. Past failed sclerotherapy due to undiagnosed venous reflux

Varicose Veins - After

Treatment *Individual results may vary

Duplex ultrasound confirms venous reflux in saphenous veins. Treated by radiofrequency ablation followed by foam sclerotherapy. No further bleeding.

Varicose veins - Before

History

Young male patient with varicose veins and leg swelling. This patient had been moderatly active and had symptoms on prolonged standing and sitting.

Varicose Veins - After

Treatment *Individual results may vary

Duplex ultrasound confirms venous reflux in large saphenous vein. Treated by radiofrequency ablation and foam sclerotherapy. Leg swelling resolved.

Varicose veins - Before

History

Female patient with varicose veins and leg pain with restlessness at night. Patient developed a heavy leg on prolonged standing.

Varicose Veins - After

Treatment *Individual results may vary

Duplex ultrasound confirms venous reflux in large saphenous vein. Treated by radiofrequency ablation and foam sclerotherapy. Symptoms resolved.

Varicose veins - Before

History

Young male patient with varicose veins and leg swelling involving the right leg. Symptoms have been present for some time prior to seeking medical attention.

Varicose Veins - After

Treatment *Individual results may vary

Duplex ultrasound confirms venous reflux in large saphenous vein. Treated by radiofrequency ablation and foam sclerotherapy. Leg swelling resolved.

Venous Ulcer - Before

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Venous Ulcer - After

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Venous Ulcer - Before

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Venous Ulcer - After

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Venous Ulcer - Before

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Venous Ulcer - After

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Venous Ulcer - Before

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Venous Ulcer - After

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Venous Ulcer - Before

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Venous Ulcer - After

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Venous Ulcer - Before

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Venous Ulcer - After

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Venous Ulcer - Before

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Venous Ulcer - After

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Venous Ulcer - Before

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Venous Ulcer - After

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Venous Ulcer - Before

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Venous Ulcer - After

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Venous Ulcer - Before

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Venous Ulcer - After

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Venous Ulcer - Before

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Venous Ulcer - After

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Venous Ulcer - Before

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Venous Ulcer - After

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Venous Ulcer - Before

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Venous Ulcer - After

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Venous Ulcer - Before

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Venous Ulcer - After

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Venous Ulcer - Before

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Venous Ulcer - After

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Venous Ulcer - Before

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Venous Ulcer - After

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Venous Ulcer - Before

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Venous Ulcer - After

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Venous Ulcer - Before

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Venous Ulcer - After

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Venous Ulcer - Before

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Venous Ulcer - After

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Venous Ulcer - Before

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Venous Ulcer - After

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Venous Ulcer - Before

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Venous Ulcer - After

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Venous Ulcer - Before

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Venous Ulcer - After

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Venous Ulcer - Before

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Venous Ulcer - After

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Venous Ulcer - Before

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Venous Ulcer - After

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