UM Guidelines

	Changed Clinical Indications include the following:
	Leg vein sclerotherapy [for example: liquid, foam or microfoam (Varithena®)]* may be indicated for ALL of the following:. Appropriate clinical condition, Incompetence of saphenous vein as indicated by... Telangiectasias, reticular veins, or tributaries (symptomatic), as indicated by ALL of the following: No untreated underlying saphenous vein insufficiency Symptomatic disease (eg, pain, burning, aching, heaviness, itching, swelling, restless legs) [The treatment is not for telangiectasia (like: spider veins, reticular veins, angiomata)]* ...

References

1. BlueCross BlueShield Association. Evidence Positioning System. (6:2022). Treatment of varicose veins/venous insufficiency. (7.01.124). Retrieved September 8, 2022 from http://www.evidencepositioningsystem.com. (63 articles and/or guidelines reviewed)
2. Geroulakos, G. (2006). Foam Sclerotherapy for the management of varicose veins: a critical reappraisal. Phlebology, 13 (4), 202-206.