Left Calf Venous Malformation Sclerotherapy / Drug Injection
Sterile technique, general anesthesia.
Ultrasound and fluoroscopy quidance was used.
3 x 22g spinal needles, 3% Aethoxysklerol foam. total 14 ml
Good distribution on U/S. Patent deep veins.
Well tolerated. No immediate complications.
Post procedure orders.
NPO till fully awake.
Bed rest for 2 hrs.
Raise leg if significant swelling. Do not apply adhesive dressing.
VS Q30m for 2 h + check site for bleeding and swelling.
D/C home in 2 h when stable.
F/U in the clinic in 4 weeks.
Flouro Time: 01:24
DAP: 0.14
Blood loss: less then 5 ml
Our 11 year old daughter was diagnosed with vascular malformation in the soleus and medial part of gastrocnemius muscle in the left calf. She started toe-walking, length of her left leg and left foot was affected. Her Achilles tendon has been shortened, as a result of a spasm in the calf muscles. This blog gathers info on her condition, medical history and course of treatment in Saudi Arabia.
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