Publications by authors named "Kristie Worley-Fry"
Protocol-based treatment of spontaneous hemorrhage from varicose veins prevents recurrence of bleeding.
J Vasc Surg Venous Lymphat Disord
October 2024
Article Synopsis
- Spontaneous hemorrhage from varicose veins can be a dangerous complication, and a two-step clinical protocol was developed to prevent immediate bleeding and ensure long-term results.* -
- The protocol involved a prospective registry of patients, where they received ultrasound assessments and immediate treatment through foam sclerotherapy, followed by planned endovenous ablation within eight weeks.* -
- Out of 59 patients treated, 95% had identifiable underlying issues, and while 52 received the immediate sclerotherapy, only 7 did not; results indicated no recurrent bleeding post-treatment, with a 7% rate of late hemorrhage in long-term follow-up.*