ABSTRACT
Background: Veins have one-way valves which prevent blood from backing up into the legs when we stand or sit. When the valves become incompetent [or begin to have reflux], blood pools and causes an increase in pressure in the leg veins becoming enlarged and twisted
Objective: It was to evaluate the safety and efficacy of foam sclerotherapy in the treatment of primary varicose veins
Methodology: This study was carried out in Radiology Department of Ain Shams University Hospitals. 20 patients with sonographically proven primary varicose veins for which they had foam sclerotherapy injection
Result: The 20 patients enrolled in this study were ranging from 24 to 52 years with mean age of 36.4 years
Conclusion: Foam Slcerotherapy is effective and safe in treatment of primary varicose veins