Long-term follow-up of sclerotherapy of telangiectasias and reticular veins in lower limbs: Glucose versus polidocanol diluted in glucose

Key Points

• To evaluate the long-term outcomes of sclerotherapy using glucose versus polidocanol for treating telangiectasias and reticular veins.
• Follow-up for 3 years post-sclerotherapy treatment
• Assessment of telangiectasia and reticular vein recurrence
• Evaluation of pigmentation resolution and matting persistence
• Telangiectasia recurrence was common after three years regardless of treatment
• Reticular veins had minimal recurrence, particularly with polidocanol
• Pigmentation generally resolved spontaneously after treatment
• Matting persisted longer in telangiectasias compared to reticular veins