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Table 3 Major and minor complications

From: Image guided sclerotherapy for the treatment of venous malformations

Complication

Count

Major

 Chronic pain

2

 Compartment syndrome

1

 Decreased mobility or ROM

4

 Nerve palsy (prolonged)

1

 Subtotal

8

Minor

 Nausea and vomiting

1

 Nerve palsy (transient)

5

 Renal dysfunction (transient)

1

 Significant swelling and/or pain

7

 Skin injuriesa

5

 Subtotal

19

Total

27

  1. aIncludes blistering, drainage, and ulceration. ROM = range of motion