Unilateral leg swelling: deep vein thrombosis?

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Deep venous stenting with intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) guidance is gaining favour as the treatment modality of choice for symptomatic ilio-femoral venous occlusive disease. The aim was to determine the short-term patency and symptomatic relief gained using the Bard Venovo™ and Optimed Sinus Obliquus™ sten...

journal_title：Phlebology

authors： Tang TY,Lim MH,Damodharan K,Yap CJ,Lee SQ,Yap HY,Chong TT,Tan JW

更新日期：2021-02-01 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：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：: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：OBJECTIVES:To investigate whether radiofrequency endovenous ablation (RFA) of saphenous and perforating veins increases venous leg ulcer (VLU) healing rates and prevents ulcer recurrence. METHOD:This prospective, open-label, randomized, controlled, single-center trial recruited 56 patients with VLU divided into: compr...

journal_title：Phlebology

authors： Puggina J,Sincos IR,Campos W Jr,Porta RMP,Dos Santos JB,De Luccia N,Puech-Leão P,Collares FB,da Silva ES

更新日期：2020-09-14 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To assess the current evidence, controversies and technologies behind the various approaches and steps in the management of Paget-Schroetter syndrome. MATERIALS AND METHODS:We performed a narrative review based on a literature search in Embase, Medline, Pubmed and Google Scholar through keyword searching related t...

journal_title：Phlebology

authors： Cai TY,Rajendran S,Saha P,Dubenec S

更新日期：2020-08-01 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：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：: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：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：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:Mechanochemical endovenous ablation is a novel technique for the treatment of great saphenous vein and small saphenous vein incompetence which combines mechanical injury of the endothelium with simultaneous infusion of liquid sclerosant. The main objective of this study was to evaluate early occlusion. METH...

journal_title：Phlebology

authors： Deijen CL,Schreve MA,Bosma J,de Nie AJ,Leijdekkers VJ,van den Akker PJ,Vahl A

更新日期：2016-04-01 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：:In recent years, minimally invasive endovenous treatments have gained popularity in the treatment of superficial venous reflux. The perceived advantages of endovenous therapy include reduced pain, high vein occlusion rates, and early return to work and normal activities. Endovenous radiofrequency ablation (RFA) involv...

journal_title：Phlebology

authors： Gohel MS,Davies AH

更新日期：2009-01-01 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：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: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：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：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：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：OBJECTIVES:To test if intermittent pneumatic compression (IPC) used with a short cycle could reproduce and confirm the 30 min vasoconstriction effect observed after a long cycle of pressure. METHODS:Eighteen subjects took part in the study, 12 with venous insufficiency (VI) and six without VI (NonVI). Duplex scanner w...

journal_title：Phlebology

authors： Harfouche JN,Theys S,Hanson P,Schoevaerdts JC,Sturbois X

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:We assessed the incidence of venous thromboembolism following treatment of great saphenous insufficiency by endovenous thermal ablation or foam sclerotherapy using meta-analysis of published randomized controlled trials and case series. METHODS:Medline, Embase, Cochrane, and Clinical Trials Registry database...

journal_title：Phlebology

authors： Dermody M,Schul MW,O'Donnell TF

更新日期：2015-06-01 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

abstract：:The phlebology in the area of lower limbs is the only medical field in which the terminological needs of clinicians were met. Ten years ago, the latest revision of the Latin anatomical nomenclature, Terminologia Anatomica (TA), was issued. But almost none of the chapters reflected the clinicians' need to be a relevant...

journal_title：Phlebology

authors： Kachlik D,Pechacek V,Baca V,Musil V

更新日期：2010-06-01 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：: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：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：: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: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：AIM:The aim of this review is to try to explain the controversy by critical analysis of previously published randomized controlled trials on the value of elastic compression stockings in the treatment of acute proximal deep vein thrombosis in prevention of post-thrombotic syndrome, which forms the scientific basis for ...

journal_title：Phlebology

authors： Perrin M,Eklöf B

更新日期：2016-04-01 00:00:00