RT Book, Section A1 Murtagh, John A1 Coleman, Justin SR Print(0) ID 1203916333 T1 Leg Veins and Ulcers T2 Murtagh’s Practice Tips, 8th Edition YR 2019 FD 2019 PB McGraw-Hill Education (Australia) Pty Ltd PP Sydney, Australia SN 9781743767429 LK murtagh.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1203916333 RD 2024/04/23 AB This method can be used for the cosmetically unacceptable, isolated varicose vein in the leg, as an alternative to sclerotherapy. A 3/0 polyglycolic acid (Dexon) suture is simply inserted through the skin to encircle and ligate the vein.