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Maximum Dose of Polidocanol for Treating Leg Veins?

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whynotJun 23, 2009

What is the maximum Polidocanol dose for an entire treatment of spider and reticular veins of the legs?

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Dr. Hratch Karamanoukian, MD, FACS
Dr. Hratch Karamanoukian, MD, FACS
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