Endovenous laser ablation for persistent and recurrent venous ulcers after varicose vein surgery.

abstract：OBJECTIVE:We have previously reported strip-tract revascularization 1 year following high saphenous ligation and inversion stripping. This study reports the 5-8 year results in the same cohort. METHODS:Between 2000 and 2003, 72 patients presented with primary varicose veins and had undergone high saphenous ligation an...

journal_title：Phlebology

authors： Ostler AE,Holdstock JM,Harrison CC,Price BA,Whiteley MS

更新日期：2015-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To compare different duplex- and air plethysmography (APG)-derived parameters between patients with relatively early and those with advanced chronic venous insufficiency (CVI), and to investigate the indicative parameters reflecting the progression of CVI. METHODS: DESIGN:Prospective study at the University...

journal_title：Phlebology

authors： Yamaki T,Nozaki M,Sakurai H,Takeuchi M,Kono T,Soejima K

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To verify the prevalence of chronic cerebrospinal venous insufficiency in patients affected by different clinical forms of multiple sclerosis and in healthy subjects using the Zamboni ultrasound protocol combined with M-mode ultrasound examination. MATERIALS AND METHODS:We enrolled 112 patients with multipl...

journal_title：Phlebology

authors： Tromba L,Blasi S,Vestri A,Kiltzanidi D,Tartaglia F,Redler A

更新日期：2015-02-01 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：: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：BACKGROUND:Venous leg ulcers, or static leg ulcers, are chronic wounds associated with ambulatory venous hypertension of the lower extremities as a consequence of venous valve reflux, reduce venous capacitance, poor calf venous pump, heart failure, or in conjunction with venous obstruction. A static ulcer with venous t...

journal_title：Phlebology

authors： Lin BS,Chen CW,Zhou SK,Tseng YH,Wang SC,Huang YK

更新日期：2020-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Leg and arm human veins are exposed to different gravitational stresses. We investigated if there is difference in the amount and geometry of secretory vesicles in their endothelium. METHODS:Superficial small vein segments were removed during vascular operations for electromicroscopic analysis. Vesicular ar...

journal_title：Phlebology

authors： Gősi G,Nádasy GL,Raffai G,Fehér E,Szeberin Z,Monos E,Acsády G

更新日期：2015-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Catheter-directed thrombolysis (CDT) for iliofemoral deep vein thrombosis (DVT) restores venous patency, reduces the risk of the post-thrombotic syndrome and may reduce longer term treatment costs. This study assessed the potential role of CDT in patients with DVT with regard to representation following th...

journal_title：Phlebology

authors： Chandra E,Ahmadi M,Bailey MA,Griffin KJ,Berridge DC,Coughlin PA,Scott DJ

更新日期：2013-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To study the differences in impact on venous hemodynamics between larger size strong graduated elastic compression stockings (GECS) and appropriate size strong/moderate GECS. METHOD:In healthy legs fitted for a small (Group S; n = 8) and large (Group L; n = 8) GECS, air plethysmography was performed without...

journal_title：Phlebology

authors： Suehiro K,Morikage N,Murakami M,Yamashita O,Harada T,Ueda K,Samura M,Tanaka Y,Hamano K

更新日期：2016-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Liposuction for late-stage lymphoedema remains a controversial technique. While it is clear that conservative therapies such as combined decongestive therapy (CDT) and controlled compression therapy (CCT) should be tried in the first instance, options for the treatment of late-stage lymphoedema that is not responding ...

journal_title：Phlebology

authors： Brorson H

更新日期：2010-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Recently published evidence-based guidelines of the Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS) and the American Venous Forum (AVF) include recommendations for evaluation, classification, outcome assessment and therapy of patients with varicose veins and more advanced chronic venous insufficiency (CVI). The need for such guide...

journal_title：Phlebology

authors： Gloviczki P,Gloviczki ML

更新日期：2012-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Venous balloon dilation and stent therapy have been proposed as effective treatments for chronic iliofemoral thrombosis. In this study, we report our experience and describe the one-year outcome and efficacy of balloon angioplasty and stenting for the treatment of post-thrombotic syndrome (PTS) in iliofemo...

journal_title：Phlebology

authors： Sarici IS,Yanar F,Agcaoglu O,Ucar A,Poyanli A,Cakir S,Aksoy SM,Kurtoglu M

更新日期：2014-06-01 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：OBJECTIVE:The purpose of this study was to visualize the shunt flow of arteriovenous fistulas (AVFs) passing towards the top side of the foot from the plantar artery. METHODS:Colour-flow duplex Doppler ultrasonography was performed in 112 patients who consulted an outpatient clinic with varicose veins and/or symptoms ...

journal_title：Phlebology

authors： Yoshida Y,Fujita M

更新日期：2011-02-01 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: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：OBJECTIVE:Endovenous methods are increasingly used to treat varicose veins. We evaluated the outcome of patients treated with the new radiofrequency ablation (RFA)-ClosureFast catheter in an outpatient setting. METHOD:Retrospective analysis of postinterventional duplex ultrasound (DUS), complication rate and quality o...

journal_title：Phlebology

authors： Bisang U,Meier TO,Enzler M,Thalhammer C,Husmann M,Amann-Vesti BR

更新日期：2012-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To correlate venous haemodynamic parameters of lower limbs and amplitude of ankle mobility with the clinical, aetiological, anatomical and pathological classification (CEAP) for venous disease. METHODS:Two hundred and eighty-four lower limbs of 142 Caucasian women were evaluated and distributed in six group...

journal_title：Phlebology

authors： Cavalheri G Jr,de Godoy JM,Belczak CE

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To compare the effect of call-up and reabsorption maneuvers of manual lymphatic drainage on blood flow in femoral vein and great saphenous vein in patients with chronic venous disease and healthy controls. METHODS:Forty-one subjects participated in this study (mean age: 42.68(15.23)), 23 with chronic venous...

journal_title：Phlebology

authors： Dos Santos Crisóstomo RS,Candeias MS,Ribeiro AM,da Luz Belo Martins C,Armada-da-Silva PA

更新日期：2014-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Enhancement of peripheral circulation has been shown to be of benefit in many vascular disorders, and the clinical effectiveness of intermittent pneumatic compression is well established in peripheral vascular disease. This study compares the haemodynamic efficacy of a novel neuromuscular electrical stimul...

journal_title：Phlebology

authors： Williams KJ,Moore HM,Davies AH

更新日期：2015-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Intra-arterial injection of sclerosants is a significant but uncommon complication of sclerotherapy that may result in extensive tissue necrosis and in rare cases digit or limb amputation. We have managed three cases in the past 10 years. One patient was referred for immediate treatment following intra-arterial inject...

journal_title：Phlebology

authors： Parsi K,Hannaford P

更新日期：2016-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Venous thoracic outlet syndrome (VTOS) is a manifestation of venous symptoms that occurs when the subclavian vein is compressed and it may present clinically with acute venous thrombosis of the axillo-subclavian vein. Evidence for the optimal approach to the management of this condition is sparse and actually anticoag...

journal_title：Phlebology

authors： Fiori L,Serrao A,Ferretti A,Chistolini A

更新日期：2020-10-27 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:Sclerotherapy is the targeted chemical ablation of varicose veins by intravenous injection of a liquid or foamed sclerosing drug. The treated veins may be intradermal, subcutaneous, and/or transfascial as well as superficial and deep in venous malformations. The aim of this guideline is to give evidence-based recom...

journal_title：Phlebology

authors： Rabe E,Breu FX,Cavezzi A,Coleridge Smith P,Frullini A,Gillet JL,Guex JJ,Hamel-Desnos C,Kern P,Partsch B,Ramelet AA,Tessari L,Pannier F,Guideline Group.

更新日期：2014-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The purpose of this study was to assess the safety and efficacy of the ClariVein(®) system that employs mechanochemical ablation of the great saphenous vein (GSV). METHOD:Patients eligible for ablation of the GSV underwent micropuncture access with only local anaesthesia to insert a 4 or 5 Fr sheath. The Cla...

journal_title：Phlebology

authors： Elias S,Raines JK

更新日期：2012-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the heredity factor of the chronic venous disorders and odds ratio linked to maternal or paternal heredity. METHODS:Cross-sectional epidemiological study conducted in daily practice of medical practitioners on all patients consulting them. The practitioners described the venous status of all pati...

journal_title：Phlebology

authors： Crebassa V,Roucaute T,Guex JJ,Allaert FA

更新日期：2016-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There are many hypotheses concerning risk factors for the development of varicose veins based mostly on pathophysiological plausibility. Population studies have been carried out mostly on the middle aged with relatively few on elderly populations. OBJECTIVES:To investigate epidemiological risk factors for v...

journal_title：Phlebology

authors： Clark A,Harvey I,Fowkes FG

更新日期：2010-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Catheter-directed foam sclerotherapy is a new addition to the treatment modalities available for varicose veins. As a modification of ultrasound-guided foam sclerotherapy, catheter-directed foam sclerotherapy has been purported to offer higher complete ablation rates and an improved safety profile. The aim of t...

journal_title：Phlebology

authors： Lim SY,Tan JX,D'Cruz RT,Syn N,Chong TT,Tang TY

更新日期：2020-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background Recurrent varicose veins occur up to 80% of procedures. The sapheno-femoral junction can be involved in more than 50% of cases. A detailed pathophysiological explanation of the phenomenon is still missing. The aim of the present work is to evaluate the role of femoral vein incompetence as risk factor for sa...

journal_title：Phlebology

authors： Gianesini S,Occhionorelli S,Menegatti E,Malagoni AM,Tessari M,Zamboni P

更新日期：2018-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the impact of creating a new specialty vein clinic within an academic-based vascular practice on clinical volume, physician workload and financial parameters. METHODS:All patients evaluated and treated for varicose vein related problems within an academic vascular surgery practice were identified...

journal_title：Phlebology

authors： Passman MA,Dattilo JB,Guzman RJ,Naslund TC

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Popliteal venous aneurysms (PVA) are rare, but represent a significant potential source of thromboembolus. Most often the patients present with pulmonary embolism, which can also be detected in patients presenting with chronic venous insufficiency. METHODS:Three patients without any clinical evidence of pul...

journal_title：Phlebology

authors： Christenson JT

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00