E-grāmata: Foam Sclerotherapy: A Textbook

This textbook on foam sclerotherapy outlines the effectiveness of this medical development in the treatment of varicose veins, and how its ease of implementation has revolutionized the field of phlebotomy. Bergan and Cheng (U. of California, San Diego) have edited these tutorials from phlebotomists around the world to emphasize how foam sclerotherapy is minimally invasive, inexpensive and easy to perform. Hundreds of color photographs detail the treatment of venous malformations for fellow phlebotomists, general surgeons, vascular surgeons, dermatologists and general practitioners. U.S. Distribution by BookMasters. Annotation ©2008 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

The advent of foam sclerotherapy has been one of the most important developments in the field of phlebology. Just as surgery has evolved into more minimal invasion, so has the treatment of varicose veins. Foam sclerotherapy is quick, efficient, easy to use and inexpensive, and is widely believed to become the dominant form of therapy for varicose veins. "Foam Sclerotherapy: A Textbook" explores the key role of foam in the treatment of venous insufficiency, provides authoritative and comprehensive information and examines the advantages and drawbacks of this method in detail.Written by experts from four continents, the book is divided into three sections: Theory, Practice, and Special Considerations, and includes chapters on: the history of scleroscant foams; legal guidelines; ultrasound guidance; studies on safety; and, treatment of venous malformations. Foam Sclerotherapy: A Textbook is an essential textbook for all phlebologists, general surgeons, vascular surgeons, dermatologists, family physicians and gynaecologists who treat varicose veins, either full time or occasionally.