Compression for the management of venous leg ulcers: which material do we have?

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: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：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

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：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：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 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：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：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: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：: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：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：: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: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：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：: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：: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：: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：:Background No work has been reported on the use of video websites to learn about deep vein thrombosis and the value of education using them. We examined the characteristics and scientific accuracy of videos related to deep vein thrombosis on YouTube. Methods YouTube was surveyed using no filter and the key words 'deep...

journal_title：Phlebology

authors： Bademci MŞ,Yazman S,Güneş T,Ocakoglu G,Tayfur K,Gokalp O

更新日期：2017-09-01 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：:Despite recent NICE guidance there remains a definite role for surgery in the management of varicose veins. A lot of the available evidence that has driven the transformation of care towards endovenous treatments is of good quality yet published by enthusiasts. No endovenous studies have reported long term results as ...

journal_title：Phlebology

authors： Coughlin PA,Berridge DC

更新日期：2015-11-01 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：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：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：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: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：: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: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: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