The patient's burden of chronic venous disorders: construction of a questionnaire.

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：OBJECTIVES:To examine and compare the effects of downwards versus upwards total stripping of great saphenous vein (GSV) on saphenous nerve (SN) injury using clinical and electrophysiological studies. METHODS:Fifty patients with varicosities were equally and randomly assigned to undergo total, upwards stripping (group ...

journal_title：Phlebology

authors： Papakostas JC,Douitsis E,Sarmas I,Avgos S,Kyritsis A,Matsagkas M

更新日期：2014-02-01 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:The purpose of this study is to better understand the anatomy of the venous network of the lower limbs by using new imaging techniques, particularly the three-dimensional modelling by computerized tomographic (CT) venography. This new tool is combined with anatomical dissection techniques and the results of ...

journal_title：Phlebology

authors： Uhl JF,Gillot C

更新日期：2007-01-01 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 authors describe the abnormal confluence of the right internal iliac vein into a left common iliac vein compressed by the overlying right common iliac artery. The prevalence of this combination of abnormalities, evaluated in cadavers and in living subjects by CT, was 0.9%. The possible obstacle to venous pelvic re...

journal_title：Phlebology

authors： Caggiati A,Amore M,Sedati P

更新日期：2016-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:We present two cases of a unilateral leg swelling of unusual aetiology as a reminder to the physician to consider causes of unilateral leg swelling other than deep vein thrombosis, lymphoedema and infectious diseases. CASE REPORTS:Both of our patients developed progressive leg swelling. Subsequent investigat...

journal_title：Phlebology

authors： Bekou V,Galis D,Traber J

更新日期：2011-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Many female patients are affected by chronic pelvic pain and a significant number of referrals to the gynecology department result in a clinical suspicion of pelvic congestion syndrome. Additionally, patients referred to the vascular surgery department for venous disease can also present with complaints of a persisten...

journal_title：Phlebology

authors： Arnoldussen CW,de Wolf MA,Wittens CH

更新日期：2015-03-01 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：:The pathophysiology of calf perforators is presented. Bidirectional flow within calf perforators with a prevailing inward, into deep veins oriented component arises during calf pump activity in varicose vein patients, as evidenced by venous pressure measurements, plethysmographic findings, duplex ultrasonography, and ...

journal_title：Phlebology

authors： Recek C

更新日期：2016-09-01 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:To compare two different medical compression stockings after varicose vein treatment. PATIENTS AND METHODS:A randomized single-blind controlled study on two compression regimes after saphenous catheter foam sclerotherapy + phlebectomy was performed. After pads and 5 mmHg contention sock, 23 mmHg (group A, S...

journal_title：Phlebology

authors： Cavezzi A,Mosti G,Colucci R,Quinzi V,Bastiani L,Urso SU

更新日期：2019-03-01 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：: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：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：OBJECTIVES:To evaluate the safety and effectiveness of endovenous cyanoacrylate-based embolization of incompetent great saphenous veins. METHODS:Incompetent great saphenous veins in 38 patients were embolized by cyanoacrylate bolus injections under ultrasound guidance without the use of perivenous tumescent anesthesia...

journal_title：Phlebology

authors： Almeida JI,Javier JJ,Mackay EG,Bautista C,Cher DJ,Proebstle TM

更新日期：2015-07-01 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：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：:Chronic pelvic pain is a common and disabling condition affecting women of childbearing age. A specific diagnosis for the condition is often difficult, and referred pain from the abdominal viscera, neurogenic and psychogenic factors have all been implicated, as have pelvic conditions such as endometriosis, pelvic infl...

journal_title：Phlebology

authors： Liddle AD,Davies AH

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Thermal ablation, usually performed with tumescent local anaesthesia (TLA), is the preferred method for varicose veins treatment. Tumescent local anaesthesia is always cited; however, little detail of the procedure is presented in publications. This retrospective audit of clinical tumescent local anaesthesia...

journal_title：Phlebology

authors： Nyamekye IK

更新日期：2019-05-01 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：:Pelvic congestion syndrome (PCS) is frequent and underestimated as both symptoms and signs are not specific. Furthermore, patients consult general practitioners as well as specialist gynaecologists, urologists, vascular surgeons and phlebologists who are frequently unaware of this condition. Investigation protocol mus...

journal_title：Phlebology

authors： Monedero JL,Ezpeleta SZ,Perrin M

更新日期：2012-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Foam sclerotherapy has gained a great popularity among phlebologists worldwide, although a major lack of homogeneity in the material used to produce sclerosant foam (SF) and to inject SF has been reported. AIMS:To highlight the literature data and a few personal clinical and experimental outcomes concerni...

journal_title：Phlebology

authors： Cavezzi A,Tessari L

更新日期：2009-12-01 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 We aimed to evaluate the efficiency of O-(beta-Hydroxyethyl)-rutosides (Oxerutin) in reducing the incidence of venous system disease among patients with calf muscle pump dysfunction secondary to immobilization due to lower-limb fractures. Methods A total of 60 patients with lower-limb fractures and immobiliz...

journal_title：Phlebology

authors： Yildiz CE,Conkbayir C,Huseynov E,Sayin OA,Tok O,Kaynak G,Cebi D,Ugurlucan M,Kantarci F,Inan M

更新日期：2017-04-01 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：BACKGROUND:Catheter directed sclerotherapy (CDS) involves the use of a long catheter to deliver a sclerosing agent into a target vessel (saphenous trunks or venous malformations) under ultrasound guidance. Aims and Methods This article reviews the history, current techniques and devices and the evidence as it relates t...

journal_title：Phlebology

authors： Parsi K

更新日期：2009-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To portray the initial experience at a public health center of the Federal District of Brazil in the treatment of chronic venous insufficiency with ultrasound-guided foam sclerotherapy in patients in advanced stages of the disease. METHOD:Eighty-seven reports of patients in C5 and C6 stages, according to CE...

journal_title：Phlebology

authors： Neto FC,de Araújo GR,Kessler IM,de Amorim RF,Falcão DP

更新日期：2015-03-01 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：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