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:The aim of this large survey was to evaluate non-compliance with compression stockings in chronic venous disorder (CVD) patients. METHOD:A total of 16,770 CVD patients participated in this study. RESULTS:Compression stockings were used by 25.6% of CVD patients and 46.6% of the patients were never prescribed...

journal_title：Phlebology

authors： Ziaja D,Kocełak P,Chudek J,Ziaja K

更新日期：2011-12-01 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：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：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：AIMS:On the one hand, the survey aims at the development and validation of an auto-administered questionnaire designed to measure the everyday burden caused by chronic venous disorders (CVDs). On the other hand, it aims at reporting initial epidemiological and demographic data in CVD patients and their correlations. M...

journal_title：Phlebology

authors： Guex JJ,Rahhali N,Taïeb C

更新日期：2010-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Liposuction for late-stage lymphoedema remains a controversial technique. While it is clear that conservative therapies such as combined decongestive therapy (CDT) and controlled compression therapy (CCT) should be tried in the first instance, options for the treatment of late-stage lymphoedema that is not responding ...

journal_title：Phlebology

authors： Brorson H

更新日期：2010-10-01 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：:Deep venous thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE) are rare complications after diagnostic femoral catheterization. A few clinical cases have been reported, especially in the setting of venous compression with an enlarging haematoma, mechanical groin compression or prolonged procedures. Similarly, clinically evi...

journal_title：Phlebology

authors： Ardal H,Yilmaz O,Arbatli H,Kuzucu K,Sönmez B

更新日期：2010-08-01 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：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：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：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 surgical treatment of congenital vascular malformations always bears the risk of severe bleeding. The aim of this study was to investigate the prevalence of haemostatic abnormalities in patients with congenital vascular malformations of the head and neck which could additionally complicate the complex su...

journal_title：Phlebology

authors： Wiegand S,Eivazi B,Karger R,Al Kadah B,Sesterhenn AM,Werner JA

更新日期：2009-02-01 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：: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: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 correlate venous haemodynamic parameters of lower limbs and amplitude of ankle mobility with the clinical, aetiological, anatomical and pathological classification (CEAP) for venous disease. METHODS:Two hundred and eighty-four lower limbs of 142 Caucasian women were evaluated and distributed in six group...

journal_title：Phlebology

authors： Cavalheri G Jr,de Godoy JM,Belczak CE

更新日期：2008-01-01 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：:Twenty-one patients with varicose vein incompetence of the legs have been treated with the TriVex system (Smith & Nephew, Andover, MA, USA). The technique is designed for treatment of local varicosities to provide a good cosmetic result (remaining varicosities and pigmentation) and less morbidity (pain and loss of wor...

journal_title：Phlebology

authors： Akesson H

更新日期：2008-01-01 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：OBJECTIVE:To compare different duplex- and air plethysmography (APG)-derived parameters between patients with relatively early and those with advanced chronic venous insufficiency (CVI), and to investigate the indicative parameters reflecting the progression of CVI. METHODS: DESIGN:Prospective study at the University...

journal_title：Phlebology

authors： Yamaki T,Nozaki M,Sakurai H,Takeuchi M,Kono T,Soejima K

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Popliteal venous aneurysms (PVA) are rare, but represent a significant potential source of thromboembolus. Most often the patients present with pulmonary embolism, which can also be detected in patients presenting with chronic venous insufficiency. METHODS:Three patients without any clinical evidence of pul...

journal_title：Phlebology

authors： Christenson JT

更新日期：2007-01-01 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：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