{"id":1296,"date":"2023-12-04T12:22:04","date_gmt":"2023-12-04T12:22:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ukvc.cyanpink.co.uk\/?page_id=1296"},"modified":"2025-12-18T08:04:29","modified_gmt":"2025-12-18T08:04:29","slug":"foam-sclerotherapy-venous-sores","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/uk-vc.com\/ar\/foam-sclerotherapy-venous-sores\/","title":{"rendered":"Foam sclerotherapy for leg ulcers"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"1296\" class=\"elementor elementor-1296\" data-elementor-settings=\"{&quot;ha_cmc_init_switcher&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7c17a79b e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"7c17a79b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;gradient&quot;,&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-647f1e1 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elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3f508ca1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Foam sclerotherapy is a minimally invasive outpatient procedure used to treat the underlying condition of venous insufficiency that causes leg ulcers.<\/p><p>It is used together with, or as an alternative to, endovenous laser ablation (EVLA).<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-88797bc e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"88797bc\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" 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data-widget_type=\"table-of-contents.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__header\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-toc__header-title\">\n\t\t\t\tContents\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-toc__60c43b06\" class=\"elementor-toc__body elementor-toc__list-items--collapsible\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__spinner-container\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"elementor-toc__spinner eicon-animation-spin e-font-icon-svg e-eicon-loading\" aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 1000 1000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M500 975V858C696 858 858 696 858 500S696 142 500 142 142 304 142 500H25C25 237 238 25 500 25S975 237 975 500 763 975 500 975Z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-45098396 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"45098396\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2f575e45 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"2f575e45\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7e2e408d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7e2e408d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What is foam sclerotherapy<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-abff1d9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"abff1d9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Foam sclerotherapy is a minimally invasive outpatient procedure used to treat the underlying conditions of <a href=\"https:\/\/uk-vc.com\/faqs-varicose-veins-operation\/#what-is-chronic-venous-insufficiency\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">venous insufficiency<\/span><\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/uk-vc.com\/faqs-varicose-veins-operation\/#what-is-superficial-venous-reflux\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">superficial reflux<\/span><\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/uk-vc.com\/faqs-varicose-veins-operation\/#what-is-venous-hypertension\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">hypertension<\/span><\/a> that can cause <a href=\"https:\/\/uk-vc.com\/leg-ulcers-venous-sores\/\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">leg ulcers<\/span><\/a>. It can be used together with, or as an alternative to, <a href=\"https:\/\/uk-vc.com\/evla-leg-ulcer-treatment\/\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">endovenous laser ablation (EVLA)<\/span><\/a>.<\/p><p>Foam sclerotherapy treatment usually only takes around 30-45 minutes per <a href=\"https:\/\/uk-vc.com\/faqs-remove-varicose-veins\/#what-is-a-session\"><u>session<\/u><\/a>, depending on how many veins need treating.\u00a0Most patients describe the treatment as uncomfortable, rather than painful, although the <a href=\"https:\/\/uk-vc.com\/faqs-varicose-veins-operation\/#what-is-a-sclerosant\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">sclerosant<\/span> <\/a>may sting slightly.<\/p><p>Foam sclerotherapy treatment requires little to no recovery time, so the chances are that you\u2019ll be able to resume your normal activities straight away.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3c34b5c8 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"3c34b5c8\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3ce2fab0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3ce2fab0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What does sclerotherapy involve?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7640fc53 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7640fc53\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Sclerotherapy comes from Greek \u2013 scleros meaning &#8216;to make hard&#8217; and therapea referring to &#8216;services for the sick&#8217;.<\/p><p>The treatment involves injecting a diluted drug, known as a sclerosant, directly into the target vein. The sclerosant is mixed with foam and air. The foam displaces the blood in the veins and the drug destroys the cells in the vein lining. Following the procedure, the treated veins collapse and the dead tissue is naturally absorbed by the body.\u00a0<\/p><p>Foam sclerotherapy usually only takes around 30-45 minutes per session, depending on how many veins need treating.\u00a0<\/p><p>If you have a large number of veins that require treatment, you may need more than one session. This is due to a dosage safety limit on the amount of sclerosant we are able to administer at one time. Your consultant will advise how many sessions you are likely to need following your <a href=\"https:\/\/uk-vc.com\/varicose-leg-ulcer-consultation-process\/\"><u>initial consultation appointment<\/u><\/a>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-56ad5bb0 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"56ad5bb0\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-21517a4a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"21517a4a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">A detailed description of sclerotherapy treatment<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3ce5adfc elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3ce5adfc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Pre-procedure<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f3848b4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f3848b4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>As part of your initial consultation, you\u2019ll have a <a href=\"https:\/\/uk-vc.com\/faqs-varicose-veins-operation\/#what-is-a-colour-duplex-ultrasound-scan\"><u>colour duplex ultrasound scan<\/u><\/a> to identify the underlying cause of your leg ulcer(s), and identify which veins require which treatment. Your consultant will then give you a full explanation of the treatment options, including the potential complications and success rates.<\/p><p>You may also have had EVLA treatment in the interim, to help treat the underlying condition of venous insufficiency that is contributing to your leg ulcers. This will all happen in advance of your appointment for foam sclerotherapy.<\/p><p>When you arrive for your foam sclerotherapy treatment appointment, you will be guided to one of our treatment rooms by your consultant and the assisting nurse. You will then have the opportunity to ask any further questions, before you sign the consent form required for us to proceed with the treatment.\u00a0<\/p><p>You can listen to your choice of music during your treatment and your nurse will be at your side throughout your appointment.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1ac40f90 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1ac40f90\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The procedure<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1cb4ac92 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1cb4ac92\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>At the start of the procedure, the veins that require treatment are identified. If we\u2019re treating large and\/or deeper <a href=\"https:\/\/uk-vc.com\/varicose-veins-in-legs\/\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">varicose veins<\/span><\/a>, we\u2019ll use ultrasound guidance during your procedure. For smaller <a href=\"https:\/\/uk-vc.com\/thread-veins-on-legs\/\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">thread veins<\/span><\/a> closer to the skin\u2019s surface, visual guidance is usually sufficient.<\/p><p>A fine needle (known as a butterfly needle) is then inserted into the first vein to be treated, so we can inject the foam sclerotherapy solution.\u00a0The foam displaces the blood in the vein and the sclerosant attacks the lining of the vein wall, causing the vein to shrivel up. This procedure is then repeated for all the veins requiring treatment.<\/p><p>The shrunken veins are then broken down and absorbed gradually by your body. As with EVLA, once the veins have been destroyed, the blood is naturally rerouted to healthy veins, improving your circulation.<\/p><p>Due to the series of tiny injections involved in the foam sclerotherapy procedure, some patients find them uncomfortable or mildly painful. The sclerosant used can sting slightly.\u00a0<\/p><p>The procedure usually takes around 30-45 minutes per session.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7123f98 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7123f98\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Post procedure<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5a5ca0d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5a5ca0d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Following your treatment, your nurse will help you put on a <a href=\"https:\/\/uk-vc.com\/faqs-remove-varicose-veins\/#why-do-i-need-to-wear-compression-stockings-after-treatment\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">compression stocking<\/span><\/a> (or two if you\u2019ve had both legs treated), which you will need to wear for one week following your procedure. Your nurse will explain how to wear these and bathe in them.<\/p><p>You\u2019ll also be provided with aftercare advice, including any post-treatment symptoms to be aware of.\u00a0<\/p><p>We will ask you to take a 10 minute walk following your appointment, prior to making your way home, in order to limit the risks of blood clots or <a href=\"https:\/\/uk-vc.com\/faqs-varicose-veins-operation\/#what-is-dvt\"><u>deep vein thrombosis (DVT)<\/u><\/a>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1b15ddb5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1b15ddb5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Recovery<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-10878be8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"10878be8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>You will need to wear a class II compression stocking, on the treated leg(s), constantly for seven days following sclerotherapy. This shouldn\u2019t affect your movement, but we discourage you from going swimming with it on.<\/p><p>You are allowed to drive on the same day as foam sclerotherapy treatment.<\/p><p>We urge you to resume your normal activities as soon as possible. Throughout your recovery period we also advise you to go for a 20-minute walk every day, to prevent clotting and to aid blood flow and healing in the legs.<\/p><p>We do, however, advise you to listen to your body and give yourself time to heal. Your consultant will advise you if there\u2019s anything you need to avoid following your procedure.<\/p><p>Over the next 4-6 weeks you may experience a slight feeling of tightness in your leg(s) as the vein shrinks and is reabsorbed into your body. The sclerosant used can also cause some bruising of the skin, the extent of which will depend on the number of veins treated.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6f822b9b e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"6f822b9b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-16667070 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"16667070\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Treatment risks<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4415380e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4415380e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>As with all medical procedures, it\u2019s important that you weigh up the benefits of having foam sclerotherapy treatment for leg ulcers, versus the risks of side effects. You can find a <a href=\"https:\/\/uk-vc.com\/faqs-remove-varicose-veins\/#what-risks-are-associated-with-your-vein-treatments\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">full list of risks<\/span><\/a> for all our vein treatments on our <a href=\"https:\/\/uk-vc.com\/faqs-remove-varicose-veins\/\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">treatment FAQs page<\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3ecf128 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"3ecf128\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-31b28de elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"31b28de\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Foam sclerotherapy follow-up<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6c9ebca0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6c9ebca0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The results of foam sclerotherapy for small varicose veins or thread veins are usually visible within 4 to 6 weeks, but it could take longer for larger varicose veins and leg ulcer healing. Following your initial foam sclerotherapy session, you may or may not need a follow-up appointment.\u00a0<\/p><p>You can assess whether you need to return yourself, based on how your legs look and feel. If your leg ulcer is healing well and you\u2019re happy with the results, then there\u2019s no need to pay for a follow-up appointment.\u00a0<\/p><p>If, however, you feel that you would benefit from further treatment, you can book either a reassessment follow-up or a further treatment appointment. We advise you to wait at least 4-6 weeks between appointments, to ensure you get the most benefit from each foam sclerotherapy session.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-da0c9b7 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"da0c9b7\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5272679 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5272679\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Pricing<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9e26662 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9e26662\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Information on the total costs involved in the\u00a0diagnosis and treatment of varicose veins\u00a0is outlined on our <a href=\"https:\/\/uk-vc.com\/leg-ulcers-self-funded-treatment-prices\/\"><u>leg ulcers self-funded pricing page<\/u><\/a>. Alternatively, if you have medical insurance, please disregard our self-funding prices and refer to our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/uk-vc.com\/health-insurance-for-varicose-veins\/\"><u>health insurance<\/u><u>\u00a0<\/u><u>page<\/u><\/a>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-77aa2a2 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"77aa2a2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0afc33f e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"0afc33f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" 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