Sclerosing Solutions
| Definition: |
Chemical agents injected into veins to cause localized thrombosis and eventual fibrosis and obliteration of the vessels. They are used in the treatment of varicose veins, hemorrhoids, gastric and esophageal varices, and peptic ulcer hemorrhage. |
| Notes: |
D25-26 qualif; coord /ther use with dis /ther, not dis /drug ther; DF: SCLEROSING SOL |
| Also Called: |
Sclerosing Injections,Sclerosing Drugs,Sclerosing Agents,Sclerosants |
Sclerosing Solutions Definitions and Terms
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