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Varicose vein therapy

Alternative Names: Vein stripping; Sclerotherapy of veins; Endovenous ablation therapy Risks: The risks for any anesthesia include: Reactions to medications Problems breathing The risks for any surgery include: Bleeding Infection Additional risks of varicose vein surgery include: Blood clots (call your doctor if your feet become cold or change color) Irritation of the vein from the sclerosing solution Blocked blood flow caused by the sclerosing solution Leakage of the sclerosing solution out of the veins into other tissue (which can damage the surrounding tissue and form ulcers) Thermal injury (burn) Bruises Nerve injury Return of the varicose veins Text Continues Below

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