Objective:
To measure the short term response of venous ulcers in patients treated with ultrasound-guided foam sclerotherapy (UGFS) at a two-week clinic in Honduras.
Methods:
Nine females (ages 25-86; mean 48.1 years) with 13 venous ulcers and saphenofemoral junction reflux were treated with UGFS (polidocanol 3% foam; 1–4 injections; 2–11 cc; Mean Volume 5.4 cc). The dimensions of each ulcer and of the great saphenous vein (GSV) were measured before treatment and one week later.
Results:
At one week follow-up 2 ulcers healed, 2 GSVs closed, and there was significant improvement in ulcer dimensions (p=0.00) and size of GSV (p=0.00).
Conclusions:
Venous ulcers in patients with serve venous insufficiency responded quickly to UGFS. Long-term follow-up will be important to determine the sustainability of these results.
