The use of compression stockings for venous disorders in Brazil.

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 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 international normalized ratio (INR) monitoring patterns in patients with deep vein thrombosis. METHODS:Of 32,012 patients with ≥1 outpatient INR measurement and 42,582 patients with confirmed deep vein thrombosis diagnosis registered to our hospital between 1 January 2010 and 31 December 201...

journal_title：Phlebology

authors： Sargin M,Tasdemir MM,Kuplay H,Erdogan SB,Tandogar N,Akansel S,Kurc E,Orhan G,Aka SA

更新日期：2019-06-01 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：OBJECTIVES:The aim of this article was to summarize the efficacy and safety of venous stents in chronic obstructive venous disease (COVD) including postthrombotic syndrome (PTS) and nonthrombotic iliac vein lesions (NIVL). METHODS:We searched PubMed for case series (prospective and retrospective) that focused on venou...

journal_title：Phlebology

authors： Wen-da W,Yu Z,Yue-Xin C

更新日期：2016-07-01 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 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：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：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：: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：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：OBJECTIVES:To describe an uncommon complication after endovenous laser ablation (EVLA) of the saphenous veins and its percutaneous management. METHODS:Symptomatic greater saphenous vein reflux was successfully treated by EVLA using standard technique. Local pain, redness and swelling around the prior percutaneous acce...

journal_title：Phlebology

authors： Janne D'Othée B,Ghiorse D

更新日期：2008-01-01 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：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: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: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：: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：: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 Venous leg ulcers (VLU) are the most severe clinical sequelae of venous reflux and post thrombotic syndrome. There is a consensus that ablation of refluxing vein segments and treatment of significant venous obstruction can heal VLUs. However, there is wide disparity in the use and choice of adjunctive thera...

journal_title：Phlebology

authors： Aziz F,Raffetto JD,Diaz JA,Myers DD Jr,Ozsvath KJ,Carman TL,Lal BK,American Venous Forum (AVF) Research Committee.

更新日期：2017-02-01 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：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：: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：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：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 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：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：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：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：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：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