Vascular Malformation Sclerotherapy

Percutaneous injection of a sclerosing agent into a venous malformation for progressive destruction.

Vascular Malformation Treatments

Vascular Malformation Sclerotherapy

Synonyms : sclerosant injection, venous malformation sclerotherapy

Background

Congenital venous malformations causing pain, functional impairment or aesthetic concern.

Procedure

Under general anesthesia/sedation and US/fluoroscopic guidance, the malformation is punctured and sclerosant injected. Multiple sessions often needed (2-5). Duration: 30-90 min/session.

Risks

Post-treatment swelling/pain, skin necrosis, nerve injury, DVT. Ethanol is most effective but most aggressive.

Recovery

One-night stay if GA. Local compression. Inter-session MRI follow-up.

Practical information

General anesthesia. Outpatient procedure (return home the same day).