Polidocanol (aethoxysklerol) for sclerotherapy of superficial venules and telangiectasias

J Dermatol Surg Oncol. 1989 Feb;15(2):204-9. doi: 10.1111/j.1524-4725.1989.tb03027.x.

Abstract

The history and possible adverse sequelae of polidocanol (Aethoxysklerol) and the sclerotherapy technique used on 1500 patients in 5000 procedures is reviewed.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Anesthesia, Local
  • Clothing
  • Humans
  • Polidocanol
  • Polyethylene Glycols / adverse effects
  • Polyethylene Glycols / therapeutic use*
  • Posture
  • Sclerosing Solutions / adverse effects
  • Sclerosing Solutions / therapeutic use*
  • Telangiectasis / therapy
  • Varicose Veins / therapy

Substances

  • Sclerosing Solutions
  • Polidocanol
  • Polyethylene Glycols