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Circulatory system

Vein stripping; Sclerotherapy of veins; Endovenous ablation therapy

The risks for any anesthesia include:

• Reactions to medications
• Problems breathing

• Bleeding
• Infection
• Bruising

Unique risks of endovenous varicose vein surgery include:

• Blood clots (call your doctor if your feet or legs swell)
• Treated vein opens up
• Skin burns from heated catheter

Unique risks to sclerotherapy treatment include:

• Irritation of the vein from the solution
• Blocked blood flow caused by the solution
• Leakage of the solution out of the veins into other tissue (can damage surrounding tissue and form ulcers)

Risks associated with any treatment for varicose veins include:

• Nerve injury
• Return of the varicose veins

Review Date: 12/22/2006
Reviewed By: Janet L. Albright, MD, General & Vascular Associates, Reno, NV. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.