Phlebology

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Regarding: Endovenous treatment for varicose veins of the lower limbs: Comparative histological evaluation of different techniques	43
Accuracy of transvaginal duplex ultrasound compared to catheter venography for the identification of pelvic vein incompetence	30
Pregnancy outcomes in 16 women with previous catheter-directed thrombolysis and stenting for acute left iliofemoral deep vein thrombosis	27
The influence of different sub-bandage pressure values in the prevention of recurrence of venous ulceration—A ten year follow-up	22
Transdermal radiofrequency (V ERASER®) plus polidocanol sclerotherapy versus polidocanol sclerotherapy alone for the treatment of reticular veins and tel	15
The trends in venous thromboembolism occurrence and prevention after minimally invasive varicose vein surgery	14
Ultrasound-guided percutaneous laser ablation of tributary varicose veins using a slim-type radial fiber	13
Effectiveness of micronized purified flavonoid fraction-based treatment on quality of life and symptom severity in patients with chronic venous diseases in real clinical practice: A pooled data analys	13
A readability analysis of patient education materials about chronic venous disease provided by professional vascular societies	13
Computational fluid dynamics analysis of wall shear stress in iliac vein stent: Influence of curvature and in-stent restenosis	13
Efficacy and safety of short-term rivaroxaban prophylaxis after radiofrequency ablation for varicose veins: A single-centre randomised controlled trial	12
Improving venous symptoms in C0s-C1s patients after multicomponent diosmin-based preparation: Initial experience	12
Evaluation of clinical and ultrasonographic prognostic factors for detection of iliac venous obstructions in patients with advanced chronic venous insufficiency	11
Comparison of gait parameters, functionality and health status in patients with lower extremity lymphedema and healthy controls	11
Risk of recurrent thromboembolic events according to treatment duration in patients with superficial vein thrombosis treated with intermediate dose of tinzaparin	10
Selected phlebological abstracts	10
Selected phlebological abstracts	10
Detection and quantitation of venous leg edema with the edema ruler and ultrasound	9
Prevalence and risk factors of hospital acquired venous thromboembolism	9
Assessment of skin and associated soft tissue changes with ultrasonography in chronic venous disease	9
Safety of synchronous prophylactic ablation of the anterior saphenous vein in patients undergoing great saphenous vein thermal ablation– 6 months follow-up data of the SYNCHRONOUS study	9
Current outcomes of interventions to treat mixed arterial-venous ulcers	9
High intensity focused ultrasound in small saphenous vein incompetence: a pilot feasibility study	9
Improvement in chronic pelvic pain, orthostatic intolerance and interstitial cystitis symptoms after treatment of pelvic vein insufficiency	9
Factors limiting women’s adherence to venous thromboembolism prophylaxis after cesarean section in the Gaza Strip: A cross-sectional study	8

Low concentration of sodium tetradecyl sulfate and hypertonic glucose solution for the treatment of telangiectasia: A prospective randomized clinical trial	8
Selected phlebological abstracts	7
Ultrasound criteria for upper extremity lipedema diagnosis	7
Analysis of the postoperative hemodynamic changes in varicose vein surgery related with small saphenous vein reflux	7
Phenotype and function of smooth muscle cells derived from the human normal great saphenous vein in response to hypoxia	7
The diverse technical choices during the implantation of the totally implantable venous access ports: A review	7
Obituary for professor Eberhard Rabe	7
Direct oral anticoagulants for deep vein thrombosis among patients with hereditary thrombophilia—A cohort study	7
The sonographic features of lymph node venous networks and flow patterns in patients with primary chronic venous disease	7
Therapeutic efficacy of the polidocanol versus pingyangmycin in the treatment of maxillofacial vascular disorders	7
Reply of letter to the editor: Assessment and grading of pigmentation in chronic venous insufficiency in Phlebology 2020	7
Transfixing Endovenous Thermal Ablation (TEThA) for varicose veins treatment - A prospective single-arm study	7
A surge of interest: Analysing the increased public interest in lipedema using google trends	6
Physical activity levels in patients with chronic venous insufficiency	6
Evolving CHIVA: “It is not the strongest that survives, or the most intelligent. It is the one that is the most adaptable to change”	6
Michel Perrin Memorial	6
Authors Reply: Chronic venous disease, platelet and haemostatic abnormalities contribute to the pathogenesis of pigmented purpuric dermatoses	6
Tailoring superficial venous interventions to gender	6
New frontiers in vein and lymphatic disease	6
Saphenous vein aneurysms characterization and treatment: A 36-year single center experience	6
Assessment of YouTube™ videos on lipoedema: Quality, reliability, and educational gaps in a lymphatic disorder	6
The role of alpha-1-antitrypsin in the etiopathogenesis of chronic venous disease: A prospective clinical trial	6
Dermatophlebology: Understanding dermal responses to venous disease	6
Can neuromuscular electrical stimulation help prevent venous thromboembolism?	6
Long-term outcomes of infrapopliteal versus popliteal venous access for percutaneous mechanical thrombectomy in acute deep vein thrombosis: A propensity score-matched retrospective cohort study	6
Antithrombotic therapies for patients with acute iliofemoral deep vein thrombosis following endovenous recanalization: A single-center study and literature review	6
Improving thromboprophylaxis in the medical inpatients: The role of the resident in an academic hospital	6
A retrospective study on the diagnostic value of ultrasonography for primary vascular leiomyosarcoma misdiagnosed as deep vein thrombosis	5
Development of lower leg edema in the late afternoon may be associated with decreased blood flow in the leg in women in the luteal phase	5
Allergic contact dermatitis caused by n -butyl-2-cyanoacrylate in VenaBlock vein glue	5
Interventional treatment for acute iliofemoral deep venous thrombosis	5
Management of the patient with the swollen lower limb	5
Radiofrequency ablation of the great saphenous vein; does the choice of monopolar or bipolar catheters affect outcomes?	5
Association between cardiac conditions with venous leg ulcers in patients with chronic venous insufficiency	5
Leg volume reduction during tiptoe movement is caused by venous ejection and calf muscle contraction	5
Selected phlebological abstracts	5
Prevention of saphenous nerve injury after below-knee laser ablation of incompetent great saphenous veins: A trial of two-step ablation and an early result	5
Post-treatment course of acute lipodermatosclerosis	5
Validation and reliability of the Turkish version of the Lymphedema Symptom Intensity and Distress Survey–Lower Limb (LSIDS-L) in patients with lower extremity lymphedema	5
Action of high intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) ablation on the venous wall: Histopathological analysis, insights, and perspectives	5
Performance of an adjustable compression wrap in occupational leg swelling	5
Selected phlebological abstracts	5
Management of recurrent varicose veins: Redo open surgery versus endovascular approaches	5
Tributary treatment: Foam or phlebectomy?	5
A multidimensional evaluation of pain in lipedema	4
Clinical, ultrasound, elastography and bioimpedance changes after radial extracorporeal shock wave therapy in patients with lipedema: A prospective within-patient study	4
Selected phlebological abstracts	4
What is the recommended compression pressure for different clinical indications?	4
Histopathological analysis of vascular malformations	4
Computer-assisted vacuum thrombectomy using lightning 12 and lightning flash 16 in acute proximal lower extremity deep vein thrombosis	4

Selected phlebological abstracts	4
Analysis of the effects of different health education methods on improving knowledge, skills, and patient-reported outcomes in patients with lower limb varicose veins	4
Qualitative assessment of available online patient resources for pulmonary embolism and deep vein thrombosis	4
Selected phlebological abstracts	4
The role of D-dimer and fibrinogen testing in catheter-directed thrombolysis with urokinase for deep venous thrombosis	4
Correlation between reflux time and venous clinical severity score in patients undergoing saphenous vein ablation: A prospective study	4
Which dose of calcium dobesilate is more effective and safe in chronic venous insufficiency? Multicenter retrospective clinical trial	4
Endovenous welding: Basics and 5-year experience in the use of automatic thermal ablation in the treatment of patients with chronic vein diseases	4
VenaBlock ® and VenaSeal ® class III cyanoacrylate products are effective and safe in varicose vei	4
Selected phlebological abstracts	4
Biomarkers and the post-thrombotic syndrome: A systematic review of biomarkers associated with the occurrence of the post-thrombotic syndrome after lower extremity deep venous thrombosis	4
Obituary Prof. Partsch for Phlebology J	4
Effectiveness of the different components of complex decongestive therapy in patients with chronic venous insufficiency: A systematic review	4
One-year clinical and anatomical outcomes of endovenous radiofrequency ablation for saphenous vein insufficiency: A real-world cohort study	4
A prospective pilot study: In vivo stiffness comparison of light-elastic and strong-elastic off-the-shelf medical compression stockings	4
CHIVA for dummies	4
Bidirectional perforators in the lower limb are not physiologically normal: A brief commentary	4
Patterns of reflux in patients with CEAP C2 disease compared to patients with C6 venous ulceration	3
The impact of ankle movements on venous return flow: A comparative study	3
Biomechanical alterations in lower limb lymphedema: Implications for walking ability and rehabilitation	3
Implementation of a varicose vein module added to Swedvasc, the Swedish National Registry for vascular surgery	3
Breaking the cycle: Addressing the drucebo effect in lymphedema care	3
Duplex ultrasound findings of left ovarian vein reflux suggest an ascending pattern of progression in pelvic venous disorders (PeVD)	3
Third generation of laser (>1900) for endovenous thermoablation (EVLA) of varicose veins: A systematic review and meta-analysis	3
Prevalence of comorbidities associated with lipedema. A comparative study with the general population	3
Clinical observations in treatment of lower extremity varicose veins with trigger points acupuncture	3
The risk of muscle involvement in focal venous malformations in children	3
Duplex ultrasound evaluation in lymphedema: Pictorial essay	3
Improvement of quality of life in women ≤ 25-years-old with chronic pelvic pain following stenting of nonthrombotic iliac vein compression	3
1% polidocanol endovenous microfoam (Varithena TM ) for the treatment of chronic venous disease: A position statement from the American vein and lymp	3
Efficacy of ultrasound in the evaluation of iliac vein stenting	3
Compression versus bridge negative pressure wound therapy combined with compression in non-healing venous ulcers: A randomized controlled trial with quality-of-life assessment and cost effectiveness	3
No significant differences in ultrasound morphology after endovenous laser ablation with 1940-nm versus 1470-nm radially emitting fibers: A one-year prospective randomized multicenter study	3
The study on the relationship between venous ulcer and ankle joint range of motion using ultrasound	3
The impact of invasive treatment of superficial venous insufficiency of the lower extremities on cardiac functions	3
Efficacy of complete decongestive therapy in phlebolymphedema: What is the impact of disease stage and BMI on treatment response?	3
Compression therapy in the management of varicose veins	3
Role of veno-active drugs after endovenous therapy: A systematic review of the current literature	3
Quantifying superficial vein morphology with near-infrared imaging during venous congestion	3
Selected phlebological abstracts	3
Selected phlebological abstracts	3
The effects of blood flow on the structure of venous thrombi	3
Comparison of cyanoacrylate closure and radiofrequency ablation for the treatment of small saphenous veins	3
Unveiling global interest in lymphedema: A decade of search data through google trends global interest in lymphedema: A google trends analysis	3
Standardizing practice patterns for venous insufficiency ultrasound	3
Pilot targeted treatment of enlarged supratrochlear vein of the forehead with 1320 nm endovenous laser ablation	3
Cerebrospinal venous obstruction and breast cancer: A pilot study	3
A modified Delphi process to form an expert consensus in Ireland on the essential information to be included in shared decision making for varicose vein surgery	3
Venous hemodynamics in active and passive calf movements in healthy adults	3
Effect of pneumatic compression device and stocking use on symptoms and quality of life in women with lipedema: A proof-in-principle randomized trial	3
Superficial vein thrombosis: State of art. A review	3
Formaldehyde is released from cyanoacrylate adhesives used in venous occlusion systems	3
Assessment of lower extremity venous insufficiency and lipedema and their association with knee symptoms, functions, and quality of life in patients with knee osteoarthritis	3
A comparison of patient-reported outcome measures following technical success and technical failure in the treatment of great saphenous vein incompetence using ClariVein: A subanalysis of a multicente	3
Computed tomography pulmonary angiography for detection of pulmonary embolisms in Chinese patients	3
Long term quality of life after non-intervention for acute iliofemoral deep venous thrombosis	3
Comparison of one-year outcomes and quality of life between radiofrequency ablation and microwave ablation in the treatment of lower extremity varicose veins: A retrospective cohort study	2
The anterior saphenous vein. Part 4. Clinical and technical considerations in treatment. Endorsed by the American Vein and Lymphatic Society, the American Venous Forum, and the International Union of	2
Cyanoacrylate venous closure – Untold story or unjustified alarm?	2
Comparing interventions used to treat venous leg ulcers – A network meta-analysis	2
Which modality for which vein? A narrative review of strategic modality selection for chronic venous disease treatment	2
Effectiveness and safety of detachable fibered coils as a single therapy for embolization in venous origin chronic pelvic pain	2
Is the weight-bearing lunge test a better tool for assessing ankle mobility in chronic venous insufficiency? A reliability and validity study	2
Novel treatment approaches for recurrent lower extremity venous insufficiency: Exploring the role of lymph node sclerotherapy	2
Methodological considerations in the evaluation of pain and central sensitization in lipedema	2
Overlooked and neglected aspects in the management of recurrent lower extremity venous insufficiency: Unveiling the significance of the lymphatic venous network	2
A multicenter randomized controlled trial evaluating a new radiofrequency ablation system in the treatment of primary great saphenous vein incompetence: Six-month results of the ACOART RF CLOSURE stud	2
Selected phlebological abstracts	2
The relationship between inspiratory muscle strength, venous refilling time, disease severity, and functional capacity in patients with chronic venous insufficiency	2
Endovenous vacuum-assisted laser ablation (VALA) for the treatment of great saphenous vein aneurysm close to the junction (Type I)	2
The efficacy of aspirin compared to low molecular weight heparin as thromboprophylaxis after orthopedic surgery: A systematic review and meta-analysis	2
Unveiling kinesiophobia: A hidden challenge in women with lipedema	2
Monocentric prospective study to valid multidisciplinary diagnostic and therapeutic approach for Nutcracker syndrome	2
Selected phlebological abstracts	2
Comparative analysis of the efficacy and safety of different methods for injecting polidocanol in the treatment of venous malformations	2
Localised intravascular coagulation complicating venous malformations: Clinical characterisation	2
Long-term results and predictors of failure after mechanochemical endovenous ablation in the treatment of primary great saphenous vein incompetence	2
Treatment of vascular leg ulcers with leukocyte- and platelet-rich fibrin (L-PRF): A systematic review	2
Pilot single-arm study to investigate the efficacy and safety of endovenous Microwave ablations for treatment of varicose veins in Singapore – one year results of the MAESTRO	2
The clinical and economic impact of chronic venous insufficiency-associated lymphedema and the prevalence of persistent edema after venous intervention	2

Shockwave therapy in lipedema patients: A prospective study	2
Selected phlebological abstracts	2
Quality of YouTube® videos on thrombolysis and thrombectomy for deep venous thrombosis	2
Authors’ reply: An online survey of pelvic congestion support group members regarding comorbid symptoms and syndromes	2
Selected phlebological abstracts	2
Selected phlebological abstracts	2
Functional assessment instruments in chronic venous insufficiency: A scoping review of their measurement properties	2
A novel view to varicose veins pathogenesis: Proteomic profiling suggests a pivotal role of extracellular matrix degradation	2
Selected phlebological abstracts	2
Current state of education in venous diseases within vascular surgery training programs in Italy: A national web-based survey among residents	2
Varicose vein treatment reduces edema not only in the treated legs but also in the entire body	2
High intensity focused ultrasound in treating incompetent perforator veins	2
Patients with primary varicose veins have few venous valves in the proximal femoral vein and great saphenous vein: A cadaveric and ultrasound examination of living subjects	2
Thermal imaging as a diagnostic tool for superficial venous insufficiency – a systematic review	2
Authors reply: 899 serious adverse events including 13 deaths, 7 strokes, 211 thromboembolic events, and 482 immune reactions: The untold story of cyanoacrylate adhesive closure	2
Endovenous ablation of the great saphenous varicose veins: Does the modality matter? A prospective cohort study	2
Nonpelvic comorbid symptoms of 45 patients with pain of pelvic venous origin, before and after treatment	2
Emerging trends in artificial intelligence research in lymphedema: An evaluation in light of bibliometric and altmetric data	2
Retrospective evaluation of the results of ultrasound-accelerated catheter-directed tombolysis in acute-subacute pulmonary embolism patients	2
Application of preoperative ultrasound combined with indocyanine green lymphography in lymphaticovenular anastomosis of the lower limb-A retrospective study research	2
Causal relationships between COVID-19 and venous thromboembolism: A mendelian randomization analysis	2
Ultrasound patterns of venous disease in patients with venous leg ulcers and morbid obesity	2
Atrial fibrillation and peripheral varicose vein: Where is the connection?	2
Early results of cyanoacrylate adhesive ablation versus laser ablation for the treatment of great saphenous vein insufficiency in the Chinese mainland population	2
Treatment of anterior saphenous vein incompetence with mechanochemical endovenous ablation	2
Comparison of the triglyceride–glucose index and atherogenic indices in patients with lipedema and obese controls: A cross-sectional study	2
Sclerotherapy: Indications and safety volumes	2
Extra-Corporeal thermal ablation with High Intensity Focused Ultrasound for superficial venous insufficiency: Preliminary results at twelve months follow-up	1
Views of inpatients on the prevention of venous thrombosis with ankle pump exercise: A cross-sectional survey	1
Application of indocyanine green lymphography combined with methylene blue staining in lymphaticovenular anastomosis of lower limb vessels: A prospective study	1
Optimal thromboprophylaxis following superficial endovenous treatment: What is it?	1
Early follow-up quality of life and mental health of patients with congenital vascular malformations cared for in a multi-disciplinary specialist centre	1
The anterior saphenous vein. Part 3. Systematic review of the literature and payor coverage policies. Endorsed by the American Vein and Lymphatic Society, the American Venous Forum and the Internation	1
A long-term follow-up study of the changes in localized intravascular coagulation-related indexes after sclerotherapy of venous malformation	1
Mapping the scientific landscape of lipedema: A bibliometric study	1
Beyond water: 3D laser scanning offers a cutting-edge alternative for upper limb volume assessment	1
Effectiveness and safety of the direct oral anticoagulant in acute distal deep vein thrombosis: From the prospective multicenter observational study, J’xactly, in Japan	1
Non thermal HIFU treatment for vein occlusion: Histological evidence from a pre-clinical animal study	1
Calf extra-Fascial compartment area affects calf muscle pumping action: an air plethysmography and computed tomography study	1
Prevalence of sarcopenia and its functional correlates in women with lower-extremity lipedema: A cross-sectional observational study	1
Chronic venous insufficiency as an independent risk factor for coronary artery disease: Evidence from coronary artery calcium score analysis	1
Pelvic venous disorders in chronic pelvic pain care in Türkiye: A cross-sectional e-survey among obstetricians and gynaecologists	1
Comparative clinical efficacy between bandage pressure therapy and elastic stocking treatment after endovenous radiofrequency ablation	1
Rebranding CHIVA	1
Selected phlebological abstracts	1
Factors influencing the extent of contralateral iliac vein orifice overlap by iliac vein stents	1
Selected phlebological abstracts	1
Nd:Yag laser combined with injection sclerotherapy in the treatment of reticular veins and telangiectasias (CLaCS method): A triple-blind randomized clinical trial comparing two sclerosing agents asso	1
Using ultrasound to diagnose pelvic venous incompetence – Are we getting it right?	1
Frequency, intensity, time, and type prescription in exercise therapy for chronic venous insufficiency: A scoping review	1
Pelvic congestion syndrome, migraine and dilating venous disease: Interesting but not surprising	1
Effects of multimodal exercise program on edema, pain, exercise capacity, lower extremity muscle strength and function in patients with lipedema	1
Transparietal diffusion of polidocanol: Potential complication of sclerotherapy?	1
Mid-term results of cyanoacrylate closure for the treatment of incompetent great and small saphenous veins: Findings from a Japanese prospective consecutive multi-center registry: Mid-term results of	1
Are all patients with sapheno-femoral junction incompetence the same? An ultrasound analysis to potentially predict recurrence after invasive treatments	1
Age-related risk factors and manifestations in deep venous thrombosis	1
Utilizing the adjustable Velcro system Compreflex® for patients with chronic venous leg ulcers: An observational multicenter clinical follow-up study	1
Lipedema awareness and knowledge level among medical doctors in Turkey: A cross-sectional study highlighting the diagnosis and treatment gap	1
Outcomes of conservative management in patients with nutcracker syndrome	1
Selecting appropriate compression for lymphedema patients: American Vein and Lymphatic Society position statement	1
Routine use of concurrent fluoroscopic imaging during superficial endovenous interventions: A position statement of the International Union of Phlebology, the Australasian College of Phlebology, the A	1
The use of glove drains in lipedema liposuction: A technical note and preliminary observations	1
Three-year follow-up analysis of automated microfoam preparation system for great saphenous vein incompetence and varicose veins sclerotherapy treatment	1
High intensity focused ultrasound in treating great saphenous vein incompetence: Perioperative and 1-year outcomes	1
Selected phlebological abstracts	1
Treatment of acute pulmonary embolism: Looking back and looking ahead	1
Common femoral vein wall thickness measurement by Doppler ultrasonography is an accurate diagnostic test for Behçet’s Disease both in supine and standing positions	1
Efficiency of endovenous laser and glue ablation methods in comparison with conventional surgery for the treatment of venous ulcers	1
Relationship between social deprivation, CEAP score and time to varicose vein surgery: A single-centre retrospective analysis	1
Author Index	1
The untold story of cyanoacrylate adhesive closure: Addressing the challenges of reporting and analyzing adverse events in medical device studies	1
Chiva rebranding or adding new tools?	1
Impact of a one-stop rapid access venous ulcer clinic on inpatient admissions	1
Selected phlebological abstracts	1
Compression therapy after endovenous laser ablation: Patient compliance and impact on clinical outcome	1
Nitinol stents placed in iliac veins are not associated with prolonged back pain	1
Relationship of the tissue stiffness measured using shear wave elastography with the pain threshold and quality of life of patients with lipedema: A cross-sectional study	1
The Anterior Saphenous Vein. Part 2. Anatomic considerations in normal and refluxing patients. Endorsed by the American Vein and Lymphatic Society, the American Venous Forum and the International Unio	1
Potential relationship between chronic venous insufficiency and orthostatic hypotension	1
Revealing the origin of postsclerotherapy hyperpigmentation: Identification of melanin and hemosiderin as causative pigments in a histopathological study	1
Selected phlebological abstracts	1
Indications, contraindications, side effects, general assessment, and outlook for the future: An International Compression Club survey	1
Safety and efficacy of flush endovenous ablation of the great saphenous vein: A retrospective study	1
3D printing personalized guide plate in the management of recurrent intramuscular venous malformations: A single center experience	1
Skin necrosis following sclerotherapy. Part 2: Risk minimisation and management strategies	1
Prediction model for deep vein thrombosis stability based on multiple machine learning methods	1
Impact of lymphedema in the management of venous leg ulcers	1
Barriers and factors associated with physical activity in patients with chronic venous insufficiency	1
Response to the letter to the editor: “Methodological considerations in the evaluation of pain and central sensitization in lipedema”	1
Selected phlebological abstracts	1
Gait, ankle mobility, muscle strength, and functional performance in chronic venous insufficiency: A CEAP-based analysis	1
Phlebological insole: Can it help in the lymphoedema treatment? A scoping review	1
Correlation between popliteal vein functional diameter and the severity of chronic venous disease	1
The U-CLEAR study: Uncovering hemodynamic and vascular contributors to chronic refractory lower extremity edema	1
Abstracts for the UIP XIX World Congress of Phlebology, 12–16 September 2022, Istanbul, Turkey	1