Embryology and three-dimensional anatomy of the superficial venous system of the lower limbs.

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To evaluate histological and immunohistochemical changes in the great saphenous vein after endovenous laser ablation at two different wavelengths (1470 vs. 1940 nm) and linear endovenous energy density values (50 vs. 100 J/cm). METHOD:Segments were obtained from the conventional eversion removal of great sa...

journal_title：Phlebology

authors： de Araujo WJB,Timi JRR,Kotze LR,Vieira da Costa CR

更新日期：2019-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:Based on the recommendations of experts, and supported by a low level of proof, compression after sclerotherapy is applied all over the world. OBJECTIVE:Investigating the practice of French vascular physicians for sclerotherapy and the use of post-sclerotherapy compression. METHODS:A questionnaire concerni...

journal_title：Phlebology

authors： Tripey V,Monsallier JM,Morello R,Hamel-Desnos C

更新日期：2015-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 75-year-old woman presented with painful recurrent venous ulcers (VU) continuously for the past 33 months on a background of frequent intermittent problems for the last 16 years. She had previously been treated with varicose vein surgery and trials of compression bandaging. Subsequently, she underwent endovenous las...

journal_title：Phlebology

authors： Kambal AA,De'Ath HD,Albon H,Watson A,Shandall A,Greenstein D

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To study the ultrastructure of intraluminal defects found in the internal jugular vein by using a scanning electron microscopy. METHODS:Using a scanning electron microscopy, intraluminal septa and/or defective valves blocking the flow in the distal internal jugular vein of seven patients were studied togeth...

journal_title：Phlebology

authors： Zamboni P,Tisato V,Menegatti E,Mascoli F,Gianesini S,Salvi F,Secchiero P

更新日期：2015-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study is to evaluate chronic venous disease symptoms by using the Venous Insufficiency Epidemiological and Economic Study-Quality of Life/Symptoms (VEINES-QoL/Sym) questionnaire in varicocele patients. MATERIAL AND METHODS:The study was designed as a prospective, case controlled study and con...

journal_title：Phlebology

authors： Ozturk S,Akbaba KT,Kılıc S,Cıcek T,Peskırcıoglu L,Tandogan I,Gurlek A,Aydemır O,Ilerı M,Yetkın E

更新日期：2019-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The assessment of outcomes following treatment for chronic venous disease has been greatly improved over the last three decades. The personal opinion of the physician based on assessment of his own results has been replaced by more objective assessment based on well-defined criteria. The author describes and compares ...

journal_title：Phlebology

authors： Guex JJ

更新日期：2012-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To investigate the effectiveness of bipolar radiofrequency-induced thermal therapy (RFITT) in a multicentre non-randomized study. METHODS:Some 672 incompetent saphenous veins (85% great saphenous varicose vein, 15% short saphenous vein) in 462 patients (56.5% CEAP [clinical, aetiological, anatomical and pat...

journal_title：Phlebology

authors： Braithwaite B,Hnatek L,Zierau U,Camci M,Akkersdijk G,Nio D,Sarlija M,Ajduk M,Santoro P,Roche E

更新日期：2013-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:To assess (a) immediate/short-term outcomes of intensive complex decongestive treatment of lower limb lymphedema, by means of bioimpedance spectroscopy and tape measurement-based volumetry, and (b) correlation between these two methods. PATIENTS AND METHODS:Cohort study on patients affected by unilateral primary ...

journal_title：Phlebology

authors： Cavezzi A,Urso SU,Paccasassi S,Mosti G,Campana F,Colucci R

更新日期：2020-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The aim of this research was to compare the accuracy of the modified Wells, the Wells, the Kahn, the St. André, and the Constans score for the diagnosis of deep vein thrombosis of the lower limb in unselected population of outpatients and inpatients. METHOD:The pretest of probability score was employed in c...

journal_title：Phlebology

authors： Sermsathanasawadi N,Suparatchatpun P,Pumpuang T,Hongku K,Chinsakchai K,Wongwanit C,Ruangsetakit C,Mutirangura P

更新日期：2015-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In a long-term follow-up study comparing saphenofemoral ligation and stripping with endovenous laser ablation, the groin is examined yearly by duplex ultrasound (DUS) to detect postoperative varicose vein recurrence. Clear criteria are needed for the uniformity of DUS observations. Physicians taking care of the follow...

journal_title：Phlebology

authors： Gauw SA,Pronk P,Mooij MC,Gaastra MT,Lawson JA,van Vlijmen-van Keulen CJ

更新日期：2013-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To define the anatomical variations of small saphenous vein (SSV) for varicose vein (VV) surgery by three-dimensional computed tomography venography (3D-CTV) and to analyse the impact of this preoperative evaluation on surgical outcomes. METHODS:A total of 120 consecutive limbs with SSV insufficiency having ...

journal_title：Phlebology

authors： Kim SY,Park EA,Shin YC,Min SI,Lee W,Ha J,Kim SJ,Min SK

更新日期：2012-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:To assess current ultrasound scanning protocol in outpatients with suspected deep vein thrombosis (DVT), in particular whether practitioners routinely scanned calf veins. METHODS:A standard questionnaire was sent out via post to all radiology departments in the United Kingdom (UK) and via the British Medical Ultr...

journal_title：Phlebology

authors： Shahi F,Murali K

更新日期：2013-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The exact role of perforating vein surgery is still unclear. The aim of this study is to analyze the influence of perforating vein surgery in patients with venous ulceration. METHODS:This study was part of a randomized controlled trial in which conservative and surgical treatment of venous ulceration was co...

journal_title：Phlebology

authors： van Gent W,Wittens C

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The aim of this study was to assess thrombotic complications following sclerotherapy in thrombophilic patients in combination with thromboprophylaxis, in two randomized arms using low molecular weight heparin (LMWH) or warfarin. Patients and methods This study received approval from the Ethics Committee. A t...

journal_title：Phlebology

authors： Hamel-Desnos CM,Gillet JL,Desnos PR,Allaert FA

更新日期：2009-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Mondor's disease is a rare condition and usually treated with low-molecular weight heparin and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. Because of paucity of cases and for the usually spontaneous resolution, there is not a standard treatment strategy and the use of oral anticoagulation in controversial. We reported the ...

journal_title：Phlebology

authors： Serrao A,Lucani B,Baldacci E,Fiori L,Chistolini A

更新日期：2020-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Summary We give an overview on the current literature concerning compression in the prevention of postthrombotic syndrome, including our own investigations of the hemodynamic changes over time in female and male patients. We also describe the evaluation of a combined reflux-occlusion score to predict occurrence of new...

journal_title：Phlebology

authors： Jeanneret C,Aschwanden M,Staub D

更新日期：2014-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Venous filling time (VFT90) is the time taken to reach 90% of the venous volume in the calf. It is recorded by air-plethysmography (APG(®)) and is assumed to measure global venous reflux duration. However, this has never been confirmed by duplex. The aim of the study was to compare VFT on APG to venous reflu...

journal_title：Phlebology

authors： Lattimer CR,Azzam M,Kalodiki E,Geroulakos G

更新日期：2014-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The treatment of varicose veins has been demonstrated to improve quality of life, alleviate symptoms of depression and treat the complications of venous disease. This study aims to show the studies which contain information regarding the prevalence and distribution of venous disease. Then using the populatio...

journal_title：Phlebology

authors： Moore HM,Lane TR,Thapar A,Franklin IJ,Davies AH

更新日期：2013-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Wound dressings: ulcer dressings should create and maintain a moist environment on the ulcer surface. It has been shown that in an ulcer with a hard crust and desiccated bed, the healing process is significantly slowed and sometimes completely blocked so favouring infection, inflammation and pain. In contrast a moist ...

journal_title：Phlebology

authors： Mosti G

更新日期：2013-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The longevity of foam made using sodium tetradecyl sulphate and gas (air or a CO2:O2 mixture) is increased significantly if silicone-free syringes are used over the normal syringes containing silicone oil lubrication. However, the plungers in silicone-free syringes start sticking after several passages when making foa...

journal_title：Phlebology

authors： Whiteley MS,Patel SB

更新日期：2015-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:With currently available effective interventional methods to treat superficial venous insufficiency, it becomes particularly important to have a simple and reliable method to evaluate the location and severity of venous reflux. To date, there are few studies that evaluated plethysmography with and without to...

journal_title：Phlebology

authors： Skeik N,Kalsi H,Wysokinski WE,Heaser TV,Wennberg PW

更新日期：2012-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:arterial involvement may coexist in about 15-30 of venous ulcers. In this case compression therapy maybe applied, only by expert caregivers, with a reduced pressure which must not overcome the arterial pressure at ankle and foot level. It remains to assess if such a reduced pressure may be effective also o...

journal_title：Phlebology

authors： Mosti G

更新日期：2014-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:This study aims to describe a technique for catheter-directed foam sclerotherapy (CDS) of great saphenous vein (GSV) insufficiency and report occlusion rate and patient satisfaction after a single treatment. METHODS:About 100 patients were included. The GSV was accessed at knee level. With the method of Tes...

journal_title：Phlebology

authors： Williamsson C,Danielsson P,Smith L

更新日期：2013-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This retrospective study was undertaken to review our experience with ablation of superficial veins with significant reflux, using VNUS ClosureFAST RF (radiofrequency) or laser 980 nm, in patients with primary chronic venous ulcers, and also determine its effects in ulcer healing and ulcer recurrence. METHOD...

journal_title：Phlebology

authors： Sufian S,Lakhanpal S,Marquez J

更新日期：2011-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:On the one hand, the survey aims at the development and validation of an auto-administered questionnaire designed to measure the everyday burden caused by chronic venous disorders (CVDs). On the other hand, it aims at reporting initial epidemiological and demographic data in CVD patients and their correlations. M...

journal_title：Phlebology

authors： Guex JJ,Rahhali N,Taïeb C

更新日期：2010-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Exercise training (ET) is current treatment method for venous insufficiency (VI). The comprehensive effect of ET in addition to compression therapy (CT) in VI is not clear. METHOD:Twenty-four patients with VI were randomly divided into exercise group (EG) and control group (CG). While CG received only CT, E...

journal_title：Phlebology

authors： Gürdal Karakelle S,Ipek Y,Tulin O,Alpagut İU

更新日期：2021-01-10 00:00:00

abstract：:Forced expiration against an airway obstruction was originally described as a method for inflating the Eustachian tubes and is accredited to Antonio Maria Valsalva (1666-1723). The Valsalva maneuver is commonly applied for different diagnostic purposes. Its use for phlebologic diagnosis is the object this review. Veno...

journal_title：Phlebology

authors： Ricci S,Moro L,Minotti GC,Incalzi RA,De Maeseneer M

更新日期：2018-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Objectives The objectives were to examine the density, bubble size distribution and durability of sodium tetradecyl sulphate foam and the consistency of production of foam by a number of different operators using the Tessari method. Methods 1% and 3% sodium tetradecyl sulphate sclerosant foam was produced by an experi...

journal_title：Phlebology

authors： Watkins MR,Oliver RJ

更新日期：2017-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to evaluate the training experience of current UK vascular trainees in the modern management of venous disease. METHOD:A web-based questionnaire of the 145 members of the Rouleaux Club (www.rouleauxclub.com), which represents UK vascular trainees. Members were asked to complete the ...

journal_title：Phlebology

authors： Scurr JR,Oshin OA,Hinchliffe RJ,Holt PJ,Gohel M

更新日期：2011-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Compression therapy is the most important basic treatment modality in venous leg ulcers. The review focusses on the materials which are used: 1. Compression bandages, 2. Compression stockings, 3. Self-adjustable Velcro-devices, 4. Compression pumps, 5. Hybrid devices. Compression bandages, usually applied by trained s...

journal_title：Phlebology

authors： Partsch H

更新日期：2014-05-01 00:00:00