What Researchers Did
Researchers reported a case of a 41-year-old woman who developed an acute cerebellar infarct two days after receiving foam sclerotherapy for varicose veins.
What They Found
A 41-year-old woman presented with sudden focal neurologic deficits two days after foam sclerotherapy, with MRI confirming an acute cerebellar infarct. Transesophageal echocardiography also revealed a very small patent foramen ovale.
What This Means for Canadian Patients
Canadian patients considering foam sclerotherapy for varicose veins should be informed about the potential risk of neurologic complications like stroke. Discussing screening echocardiography before the procedure and recognizing symptoms early could help prevent permanent disability.
Canadian Relevance
This study has no direct Canadian connection as it is a case report from Wisconsin.
Study Limitations
As a single case report, the findings cannot be generalized to a larger patient population.