Varicose veins of size less than __can be best treated by sclerotherapy:: (A) 2 mm, (B) 3 mm, (C) 4 mm, (D) 6 mm
Answer is B. Sclerotherapy is useful for dealing with minor varicosities (<3 mm) and recurrences in the calf and lower leg. Amount of sclerosants used in treatment of varicose veins is 0.5 ml.