The Comparison of Records of Varicose Vein Surgery and Ultrasound-Guided Densed Foam Sclerotherapy: is this the End of Conventional Surgical Treatment for Varicose Veins of the Lower Limbs? - Abstract
Chronic Venous Disease (CVD) affects approximately
38% of the Brazilian population, requiring interventions
ranging from clinical management to invasive approaches.
Historically, conventional surgery (“high ligation and
stripping”) has dominated the therapeutic landscape,
but it imposes logistical limitations and operative risks.
In contrast, foam sclerotherapy has emerged as the
predominant technique due to its low cost and outpatient
nature. Although it presents higher recanalization rates,
the safety of the method drives a therapeutic transition in
the public health system, which aims to optimize resources
in the face of a chronic and progressive disease.