Commentary on “Sclerotherapy: A Truly Minimally Invasive Technique”

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Morrison N. , Cavezzi A. , Bergan J. , Partsch H. Comment on: J Vasc Surg. 2006 Jan;43(1):162-164. Regarding " Stroke after varicose vein foam injection sclerotherapy." J Vasc Surg. 2006 Jul;44(1):224-225; author reply 225-226.