Sodium tetradecyl sulphate foam stability prior to injection: Factors affecting liquid reformation

Phlebology

Volumn 26, Issue 6, 2011, Pages 222-226

  McMaster, S ^a  

^a Grange Vein Clinic   (Australia)

Author keywords

Foam; Sclerosant; Sclerotherapy; Sodium tetradecyl sulphate

Indexed keywords

CARBON DIOXIDE; SCLEROSING AGENT; TETRADECYL SULFATE SODIUM;

ARTICLE; DRUG MECHANISM; FOAM STABILITY; FOAMING; LIQUEFACTION; MOLECULAR DYNAMICS; PRIORITY JOURNAL; SYRINGE;

CARBON DIOXIDE; DRUG STABILITY; SCLEROSING SOLUTIONS; SODIUM TETRADECYL SULFATE; VISCOELASTIC SUBSTANCES;

EID: 80052424097     PISSN: 02683555     EISSN: 14333031     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1258/phleb.2010.010025     Document Type: Article

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