It is said that with Sclerotherapy there is a "High Risk" of having a Stroke. What are the chances for this risk?

September 8, 2014
Asked By:VeinProblem in Ireland, IE

It is said that with Sclerotherapy there is a high Risk of having a Stroke / DVT, both around the time of treatment? and anytime after even years after if the veins started to re-open they could send some clotted blood that could circulate and block a small artery? What are the chances for this risk? Or how often does this happen?

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September 11, 2014

Answer: Sclerotherapy - late thromboembolization does NOT occur

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Answer: Sclerotherapy - late thromboembolization does NOT occur

September 10, 2014

Answer: Sclerotherapy is a safe procedure.

September 10, 2014

Answer: Sclerotherapy is a safe procedure.

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