1) Vascular surgery
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Sclerotherapy is a procedure used to treat blood vessels or blood vessel malformations (vascular malformations) and also those of the lymphatic system. A medicine is injected into the vessels, which makes them shrink. It is used for children and young adults with vascular or lymphatic malformations. In adults, sclerotherapy is often used to treat ...
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a technique for treating dilated veins by injecting a solution that irritates and collapses the vessel
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A procedure which involves the injection of a sclerosing agent (causes scarring) into varicose veins in the extremities. Sclerotherapy may also be performed in the oesophagus, using UGI endoscopy, in the treatment of oesophageal varices in patients with cirrhosis of the liver. ... (27 Sep 1997) ...
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(sklēr″o-ther´ә-pe) injection of sclerosing agents in the treatment of hemorrhoids, varicose veins, or esophageal varices.
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Treatment that reduces the appearance of varicose veins and spider veins by injecting them with a special solution.
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Type: Term Pronunciation: sklē′rō-ther′ă-pē Definitions: 1. Treatment involving the injection of a sclerosing solution into vessels or tissues. Synonyms: sclerosing therapy
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Sclerotherapy: The injection of a chemical irritant into a vein to sclerose ('harden') it. The chemical irritates the lining of the vein, causing it to swell and the blood to clot. The vein turns into scar tissue that fades from view. Blood flow shifts to nearby healthy blood vessels. Sclerotherapy may be done to treat varicose veins, spider veins,...
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sclerotherapy The treatment that involves the injection of a sclerosing (hardening) solution into vessels or tissues.
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treatment of varicose veins by injection of a solution that destroys them
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A method of arresting bleeding in the upper gastrointestinal tract. An endoscope is used to insert a needle through it to place clotting agents where there is bleeding.
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