Epidemiology and risk factors for varicose veins among older people: cross-sectional population study in the UK.

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：:Background Endovenous thermal ablation has revolutionised varicose vein treatment. New non-thermal techniques such as mechanical occlusion chemically assisted endovenous ablation (MOCA) allow treatment of entire trunks with single anaesthetic injections. Previous non-randomised work has shown reduced pain post-operati...

journal_title：Phlebology

authors： Lane T,Bootun R,Dharmarajah B,Lim CS,Najem M,Renton S,Sritharan K,Davies AH

更新日期：2017-03-01 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：:Venous thromboembolism is one of the most common causes of morbidity and mortality in modern societies. The entirety of events involved in venous thrombus formation and resolution remains to be elucidated. Temporal relation between the initial cellular insult, thrombus formation and resolution is critical for institut...

journal_title：Phlebology

authors： Malgor RD,Labropoulos N

更新日期：2013-03-01 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 The personal opinion of the physician based on assessment of his own results has been replaced by more objective assessment based on well-defined criteria.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：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：: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：OBJECTIVE:This pilot study aims to determine the effect of the Revitive™ footplate neuromuscular electrical stimulation device on venous and arterial haemodynamic changes in healthy individuals. METHOD:The blood flow (cc/min) and time averaged mean velocity (cm/s) of the superficial femoral vein and artery were measur...

journal_title：Phlebology

authors： Varatharajan L,Williams K,Moore H,Davies AH

更新日期：2015-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Introduction Lipedema is a chronic, progressive condition that can result in considerable disability. In 2011, the Dutch Society of Dermatology and Venereology organized a task force to create guidelines on lipedema, using the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health of the World Health Organ...

journal_title：Phlebology

authors： Halk AB,Damstra RJ

更新日期：2017-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The ClariVein® system is an endovenous technique that uses mechano-chemical ablation to treat incompetent truncal veins. This study was conducted to identify the ideal Polidocanol dosage and form for mechano-chemical ablation in order to occlude the great saphenous vein. When adhering to safe dosage levels, ...

journal_title：Phlebology

authors： Lam YL,Toonder IM,Wittens CH

更新日期：2016-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Objective To highlight current practice patterns in management of superficial vein thrombosis. Methods An electronic survey was conducted using the mailing lists of the Mediterranean League of Angiology and Vascular Surgery and European Venous Forum regarding superficial vein thrombosis diagnosis, investigation, and t...

journal_title：Phlebology

authors： Karathanos C,Spanos K,Lachanas V,Athanasoulas A,Giannoukas AD

更新日期：2017-04-01 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：: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：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：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：:The aim of this paper is to describe the anatomical relations of the small saphenous vein (SSV) in order to define the high-risk zones for the treatment of chronic venous disease. The SSV runs in the saphenous compartment demarcated by two fascia layers: a muscular fascia and a membranous layer of subcutaneous tissue....

journal_title：Phlebology

authors： Uhl JF,Gillot C

更新日期：2013-02-01 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：OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to analyse the medical indication and the use of elastic compression stockings, and to assess patient adherence to treatment in different regions of Brazil. METHOD:The prescription and clinical indication of elastic stockings were evaluated in a prospective, descriptive, cross-secti...

journal_title：Phlebology

authors： Cataldo JL,de Godoy JM,de Barros N

更新日期：2012-02-01 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：OBJECTIVES:Subfascial endoscopic perforator surgery (SEPS) is usually performed for posteromedial perforators in the supine position, but subfascial endoscopic perforator surgery for posterolateral perforators in the prone position has not been reported. METHODS:A 51-year-old male suffered from a venous stasis ulcer a...

journal_title：Phlebology

authors： Kusagawa H,Shomura S,Komada T,Katayama Y,Haruta N

更新日期：2014-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Assessment of postprocedural pain after minimal invasive treatment of unilateral incompetence of the great saphenous vein. METHODS:A total of 85 patients treated with endovenous laser ablation (1470 nm) in combination with foam sclerotherapy and evulsions reported postprocedural pain on a visual analogue sc...

journal_title：Phlebology

authors： Bossart S,Amsler F,Romer-Schenk G,Duchini S,Willenberg T

更新日期：2020-10-01 00:00:00

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：OBJECTIVES:To evaluate the role of the omohyoid muscle anatomic variants as a possible reversible cause of internal jugular vein extrinsic compression. METHOD:We describe a chronic cerebro-spinal venous insufficiency patient, who presented a omohyoid muscle entrapment of the internal jugular vein, confirmed by both ma...

journal_title：Phlebology

authors： Gianesini S,Menegatti E,Mascoli F,Salvi F,Bastianello S,Zamboni P

更新日期：2014-10-01 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

abstract：:Venous leg ulcer (VLU) is one of the most common lower extremity ulcerated wound, and is a significant healthcare problem with implications that affect social, economic, and the well-being of a patient. VLU can have debilitating related problems which require weekly medical care and may take months to years to heal. T...

journal_title：Phlebology

authors： Raffetto JD

更新日期：2016-03-01 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：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：: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：:The aim of this review was to discuss the epidemiology, risk factors and sequelae of venous thromboembolism (VTE). VTE has an incidence of 1-2 per 1000 people annually. The risk of VTE increases with age and is highest in Caucasians and African Americans. Combined oral contraceptives (COC), especially the third-genera...

journal_title：Phlebology

authors： Wong P,Baglin T

更新日期：2012-01-01 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