abstract：:The longevity of foam made using sodium tetradecyl sulphate and gas (air or a CO2:O2 mixture) is increased significantly if silicone-free syringes are used over the normal syringes containing silicone oil lubrication. However, the plungers in silicone-free syringes start sticking after several passages when making foa...

journal_title：Phlebology

authors： Whiteley MS,Patel SB

更新日期：2015-10-01 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：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: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：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 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：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：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：: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：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：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: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：OBJECTIVES:To compare the effect of call-up and reabsorption maneuvers of manual lymphatic drainage on blood flow in femoral vein and great saphenous vein in patients with chronic venous disease and healthy controls. METHODS:Forty-one subjects participated in this study (mean age: 42.68(15.23)), 23 with chronic venous...

journal_title：Phlebology

authors： Dos Santos Crisóstomo RS,Candeias MS,Ribeiro AM,da Luz Belo Martins C,Armada-da-Silva PA

更新日期：2014-12-01 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: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：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：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：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：: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：: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：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: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：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: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 study the effect of coil embolization of the insufficient ovarian vein (IOV) on varices of the lower limb (VLL). METHOD:From December 2005 until May 2008, we selected all patients with phlebograms that were performed in our hospital to confirm the diagnosis of insufficiency of the ovarian vein. The CEAP (...

journal_title：Phlebology

authors： Castenmiller PH,de Leur K,de Jong TE,van der Laan L

更新日期：2013-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:This study aims to describe a technique for catheter-directed foam sclerotherapy (CDS) of great saphenous vein (GSV) insufficiency and report occlusion rate and patient satisfaction after a single treatment. METHODS:About 100 patients were included. The GSV was accessed at knee level. With the method of Tes...

journal_title：Phlebology

authors： Williamsson C,Danielsson P,Smith L

更新日期：2013-03-01 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：: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：: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：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：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：: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：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：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：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：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：: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：: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：: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 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