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After receiving Vnus laser ablation with ultrasound guided sclerotherapy I developed several large ulcers BELOW the knee area. Any explanation for what could have happened?

Ultrasound Guided Sclerotherapy can cause ulceration at the site of injection. This is a rare but a possible complication of any type of sclerotherapy. There are several possible mechanisms of ulcer formation. Two of the possible cause  are as follows. Inadvertent injection of the sclerosing solution into the tissues around the vein can create the damage. More commonly is an essentially unavoidable potential for an injected vein to have a microscopic connection (fistula) with a small artery so that the vein solution gets shunted to the artery and causes an artery closure thereby damaging the skin fed by that small artery. When an unexpected event like this occurs the best approach is to speak with your provider. There are many causes of developing ulcers after your procedure some very simple and some not so simple. Your provider knows your exact history and procedure and will be able to provide you with the best care. I would encourage you to speak with him/her first.

- Dr. Wright

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