Is Venaseal superior to Varithena injections? 96% success with the glue, how about 4% that fails, do you do Venaseal again?

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I have had Varicose Vein tx with Varithena (foam sclerotherapy) injections. I have had 3 sessions with good results. I know new veins can develop anytime. My doc does not believe in Venaseal since no long term studies are available. Can I still be a candidate for Venaseal in the future? Does the Glue stay in the body forever? I have read articles that the glue works in GSV but no so well in SSV, is this true? Can yearly Varithena injections harm the body?

Rodolfo Farhy, MD · Answer

Venaseal has approval to be used only on great saphenous vein. If you would have a re-canalization of the great saphenous vein, then there is a possibility of using Venaseal in the future. I agree with your doctor that Varithena is probably a better product.

John Landi, MD · Answer

My initial approach to to ensure that there is no reflux feeding the varicose veins and, if this is present, then this should be treated before considering any additional Varithena or Venaseal.  Treating the reflux if present can be done by any of the available methods if you are a candidate for them. If no reflux then there is no need for venaseal to treat varicose veins.  Glue so far appears to be permanent.

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