 Histoacryl is diluted as 0.5 ml histoacryl: 0.8 ml lipidol as a contrast agent to dilute the adhesive material to fill the whole varix and to prevent rapid hardening and obstruction of the needle. The mixture is injected slowly to minimize the risk of embolization followed by injection of 2 ml of distilled water. The first ml of water is injected to push the material into the varix and the second ml is injected during withdrawal of the needle to prevent its obstruction 8. 