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Injection of a small amount of air (approx. 1 ml) or foam into the varice to delay the outflow of sclerosing substances during sclerotherapy. This results in intensive contact of the sclerosing agent with the vein wall and thus a better sclerosing effect. S.a.u. foam sclerotherapy.
Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer