What Researchers Did
Researchers reported two cases of severe neurological complications following foam sclerotherapy.
What They Found
They found two cases of severe neurological alterations, specifically transient ischaemic attack (TIA) and cerebrovascular accident (CVA), after foam sclerotherapy. In both instances, unknown atrial communications led to foam emboli, with one case resolving spontaneously and the other requiring hyperbaric oxygen therapy.
Canadian Relevance
This study has no direct Canadian connection.
Study Limitations
A major limitation of this report is its reliance on only two case descriptions, which limits the generalizability of the findings.