sclerotherapy

[US]/ˌsklɪərə(ʊ)'θerəpɪ/
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Translation

n. a treatment method for venous diseases that involves injecting a solution directly into the affected vein to harden and close it.

Real-world Examples

If esophageal varices bleed, a medication called octreotide, and procedures like balloon tamponade, sclerotherapy and variceal ligation can be used.

Source: Osmosis - Digestion

Prevention of complications can be done with beta-blockers and treatment options include diuretics for ascites, and octreotide, balloon tamponade, sclerotherapy, and a variceal ligation for bleeding esophageal varices.

Source: Osmosis - Digestion

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