Sclerotherapy in all its current forms is based on experience going back to the 1850s.
Methods
To trace the evolution of sclerotherapy over the past 250 years, using the internet for past documentation and the literature.
Conclusion
Sclerotherapy principles were established long ago, although current modifications have been made possible by the introduction of detergent sclerosants and ultrasound guidance.
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