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

Matheus Bertanha, Vinicius Tadeu Ramos da Silva Grillo, Caio Paiva Pellizzer, Lenize da Silva Rodrigues, Pedro Luciano Mellucci Filho, Pedro Luiz Toledo de Arruda Lourenção, Marcone Lima Sobreira

Vascular Medicine

Published online on March 24, 2026

Abstract

Vascular Medicine, Ahead of Print.
Background:Sclerotherapy is the treatment of choice for telangiectasias and reticular veins of the lower limbs, but long-term follow-up raises concerns about recurrence. This study aimed to evaluate the long-term outcomes of sclerotherapy for lower-limb ...