Phlebology

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Selected Phlebological Abstracts	81
Challenging conventions: Reconsidering the indication for endovenous ablation in CEAP 2 patients	44
Three-year follow-up analysis of automated microfoam preparation system for great saphenous vein incompetence and varicose veins sclerotherapy treatment	31
Nitinol stents placed in iliac veins are not associated with prolonged back pain	25
Ultrasound examination for en-suite measurements in lipedema	24
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	20
Improving venous symptoms in C0s-C1s patients after multicomponent diosmin-based preparation: Initial experience	18
The trends in venous thromboembolism occurrence and prevention after minimally invasive varicose vein surgery	17
Compression versus no compression after endovenous radiofrequency ablation: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials	16
A randomized controlled study to evaluate the safety and feasibility of concomitant transluminal injection of foam sclerosant combined with endovenous laser ablation in patients with incompetent small	14
Machine learning web application for predicting varicose veins utilizing global prevalence data	11
The relationship between psychological distress and impairment of disease-specific quality-of-life compared between liquid sclerocompression therapy and invasive treatments in patients with superficia	10
Linear endovenous energy density (LEED) should always be quoted with the power used in endovenous thermal ablation – results from an in-vitro porcine liver model study	10
Venous aneurysms: To treat or not to treat	10
Impact of statin treatment on patients diagnosed with chronic venous disease. Morphological analysis of the venous wall and clinical implications	9
Outcomes of conservative management in patients with nutcracker syndrome	9
Thermal imaging as a diagnostic tool for superficial venous insufficiency – a systematic review	9
Pregnancy outcomes in 16 women with previous catheter-directed thrombolysis and stenting for acute left iliofemoral deep vein thrombosis	9
Atrial fibrillation and peripheral varicose vein: Where is the connection?	8
Photoplethysmography-based assessment of varicose vein-related risk factors, exercise health beliefs, and venous refill time in healthcare professionals working in operating rooms and outpatient clini	8
Abstracts for the UIP XIX World Congress of Phlebology, 12–16 September 2022, Istanbul, Turkey	7
Comparing anesthesia protocols in high intensity focused ultrasound treatments: The HIFU-pain study	7
Comparison of tissue biomarkers in arterial and vein (arteriovenous fistula) aneurysms	7
Comparative analysis of the efficacy and safety of different methods for injecting polidocanol in the treatment of venous malformations	7
Are all patients with sapheno-femoral junction incompetence the same? An ultrasound analysis to potentially predict recurrence after invasive treatments	7

Selected phlebological abstracts	6
Obituary Prof. Partsch for Phlebology J	6
Experience with VariClose® vein sealing system in the Czech Republic	6
Relationship between great saphenous vein recanalization, venous symptoms reappearance, and varicose veins recurrence rates after endovenous radiofrequency ablation	6
Selected phlebological abstracts	6
Association between abnormal systemic coagulation inflammation index and recurrence of deep venous thrombosis as well as quality of life: A retrospective study	6
Femoral vein stenting versus endovenectomy as adjuncts to iliofemoral venous stenting in extensive chronic iliofemoral venous obstruction	6
Review of the literature on the use of contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) in vascular malformations.	6
Histopathological analysis of vascular malformations	6
Ultrasound criteria for lipedema diagnosis	6
Use of a novel Likert scale instrument to assess patient satisfaction following endovascular and surgical treatment of pelvic venous disorders	6
Selected phlebological abstracts	5
Beyond water: 3D laser scanning offers a cutting-edge alternative for upper limb volume assessment	5
Current practice of cyanoacrylate endovenous ablation: American vein and lymphatic society position statement	5
The pattern of the distribution of incompetent segments within the great saphenous vein at C2 lower extremity: A report conforming to the 2024 IAC standards and guidelines	5
Effectiveness and safety of detachable fibered coils as a single therapy for embolization in venous origin chronic pelvic pain	5
Ultrasound-guided percutaneous laser ablation of tributary varicose veins using a slim-type radial fiber	5
The anterior saphenous vein. Part 1. A position statement endorsed by the American Vein and Lymphatic Society, the American Venous Forum, and the International Union of Phlebology	5
Selected phlebological abstracts	5
Early follow-up quality of life and mental health of patients with congenital vascular malformations cared for in a multi-disciplinary specialist centre	5
Adverse neurological events after sodium tetradecyl sulfate foam sclerotherapy – A prospective, observational study of 8056 treatments	5
Sclerotherapy: Indications and safety volumes	5
Effects of leg compression and calf muscle contraction by active ankle motion on venous hemodynamics in sitting individuals	5
Efficacy and safety of vena cava filters in preventing pulmonary embolism: A systematic review and meta-analysis	5
A readability analysis of patient education materials about chronic venous disease provided by professional vascular societies	5
Early experience managing intravascular coagulum using polidocanol endovenous microfoam: Risk factor analysis	5
Combined high-resolution 3D CUBE T1-weighted imaging and non-contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance venography for evaluation of vein stenosis in May–Thurner syndrome	4
The profile beyond leg pain: In basis of central sensitization, kinesiophobia, and body awareness in patients with chronic venous disease	4
A long-term follow-up study of the changes in localized intravascular coagulation-related indexes after sclerotherapy of venous malformation	4
The Symptoms-Varices-Pathophysiology classification of pelvic venous disorders: A report of the American Vein & Lymphatic Society International Working Group on Pelvic Venous Disorders	4
The risk of harm whilst waiting for varicose veins procedure	4
Varicose veins as a risk factor for venous thromboembolism in arthroplasty patients: Meta-analysis	4
Varicose vein treatment reduces edema not only in the treated legs but also in the entire body	4
Impact of lymphedema in the management of venous leg ulcers	4
Assessment of venous leg symptoms in patients with hemorrhoidal disease (VEIN-HEMORRHOID study)	4
Assessment of venous disease with different venous disease specific scales in Behçet’s disease patients with deep vein thrombosis	4
Which dose of calcium dobesilate is more effective and safe in chronic venous insufficiency? Multicenter retrospective clinical trial	4
Application of preoperative ultrasound combined with indocyanine green lymphography in lymphaticovenular anastomosis of the lower limb-A retrospective study research	4
Application of indocyanine green lymphography combined with methylene blue staining in lymphaticovenular anastomosis of lower limb vessels: A prospective study	4
Management of venous leg ulcers	4
Application of complete decongestive therapy after lymphaticovenular anastomosis of the lower limb combined with liposuction-A retrospective study research	4
Qualitative assessment of available online patient resources for pulmonary embolism and deep vein thrombosis	3
Modification of protocol with one extra drop of endovascular cyanoacrylate improved closure rates in incompetent great saphenous veins	3
Evaluation of clinical and ultrasonographic prognostic factors for detection of iliac venous obstructions in patients with advanced chronic venous insufficiency	3
Effect of exercise therapy on PICC-associated venous thromboembolism: A meta-analysis	3
Thanks to reviewers	3
Chronic venous disease, platelet and haemostatic abnormalities contribute to the pathogenesis of pigmented purpuric dermatoses	3
Nonpelvic comorbid symptoms of 45 patients with pain of pelvic venous origin, before and after treatment	3
Development and validation of a graduated compression stockings adherence scale	3
Variability in the reported accuracy of sub-bandage pressure measuring devices: A consequence of the use of inappropriate validation techniques	3

Elevation of cardiac enzymes and B-type natriuretic peptides following venous recanalization and stenting in chronic venous obstruction	3
Valitrack study: Objective evaluation of medical compression wearing time and patient activity with the Accutrack® by Sigvaris Group sensor	3
Selected phlebological abstracts	3
The influence of different sub-bandage pressure values in the prevention of recurrence of venous ulceration—A ten year follow-up	3
Selected phlebological abstracts	3
Retrospective evaluation of the results of ultrasound-accelerated catheter-directed tombolysis in acute-subacute pulmonary embolism patients	3
Effect of dysmorphic plantar arch on venous hemodynamics of the lower limb	3
May Thurner syndrome: Sixty years later	3
Intraoperative completion cone-beam computed tomography for the assessment of residual lesions after primary treatment of proximal venous outflow obstructions	3
Third generation of laser (>1900) for endovenous thermoablation (EVLA) of varicose veins: A systematic review and meta-analysis	3
Pauline Raymond-Martimbeau 1945–2024	3
CHIVA for dummies	3
Prevalence of left iliac vein compression in an asymptomatic population and patients with left iliofemoral deep vein thrombosis: A multicenter cross-sectional study in southern China	3
The clinical and economic impact of chronic venous insufficiency-associated lymphedema and the prevalence of persistent edema after venous intervention	3
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 registry	3
Quality-of-life assessment in patients treated with radiofrequency ablation with or without great saphenous vein recanalization	3
Selected phlebological abstracts	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
Association between varicose vein and atrial fibrillation—a population-based study in Taiwan	3
MiR-128-3p promotes the progression of deep venous thrombosis through binding SIRT1	3
A new compression stocking with well-defined pressure—a randomized controlled pilot study	3
Impairments in ankle range of motion, dorsi and plantar flexors muscle strength and gait speed in patients with chronic venous disorders: A systematic review and meta-analysis	3
Compression therapy in the management of varicose veins	3
Selected phlebological abstracts	2
Selected phlebological abstracts	2
First registry of patients treated with foam sclerotherapy using a new automated microfoam preparation device (2021-2022)	2
Risk of recurrent thromboembolic events according to treatment duration in patients with superficial vein thrombosis treated with intermediate dose of tinzaparin	2
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	2
Comparison of one-year outcomes and quality of life between endovenous microwave ablation and high ligation and stripping of the great saphenous vein	2
Selected phlebological abstracts	2
The relationship between pes planus and venous insufficiency	2
Response to - Letter to the editor ‘Transparietal diffusion of polidocanol: Potential complication of sclerotherapy?’	2
Selected phlebological abstracts	2
Truncal ablation: Techniques	2
Graduated elastic compression stockings in the prevention of post-thrombotic syndrome: A systematic review and meta-analysis	2
Selected phlebological abstracts	2
Prevalence, clinical presentation, and risk factors of chronic venous disease in Cameroon: A general population-based study	2
A novel device for lower leg intermittent pneumatic compression synchronized with active ankle exercise for prevention of deep vein thrombosis	2
Mechanochemical ablation: disappointing long-term anatomic results and worsening symptoms	2
Selected Phlebological Abstracts	2
Selected Phlebological Abstracts	2
Causal relationships between COVID-19 and venous thromboembolism: A mendelian randomization analysis	2
Safety and effectiveness of indirect radiofrequency ablation (closure FAST) of incompetent great saphenous veins with Type I aneurysms: Long-term results radiofrequency ablation for saphenous aneurysm	2
Skin necrosis following sclerotherapy. Part 2: Risk minimisation and management strategies	2
Mechanochemical chemically assisted ablation of varicose veins for venous insufficiency: American vein and lymphatic society position statement	2
Physician turned patient with varicose veins	2
VenaBlock® and VenaSeal® class III cyanoacrylate products are effective and safe in varicose vein treatment	2
The use of venous-specific preference based measures in health economic evaluation: Comparing apples and pears?	2
Corrigendum to “VenaBlock® and VenaSeal® class III cyanoacrylate products are effective and safe in varicose vein treatment”	2
Author Index	2
Assessment of skin and associated soft tissue changes with ultrasonography in chronic venous disease	2
Totally implantable venous access ports: A systematic review and meta-analysis comparing subclavian and internal jugular vein punctures	2
Author Index	2
Prevalence and risk factors of hospital acquired venous thromboembolism	1
The open vein hypothesis – is it the whole story?	1
Treatment of vascular leg ulcers with leukocyte- and platelet-rich fibrin (L-PRF): A systematic review	1
The study on the relationship between venous ulcer and ankle joint range of motion using ultrasound	1
Varicose vein and diastolic dysfunction: Is there an interaction?	1
Selected phlebological abstracts	1
Standard of care for lipedema in the United States	1
The effectiveness of different treatment methods in isolated telangiectasia and reticular vein treatment: A single-center prospective randomized study	1
Venous aneurysms: When should we intervene?	1
Abstracts for the American Vein and Lymphatic Society (AVLS), 35th Annual Congress, Abstracts, 7–10 October, 2021, Denver, Colorado	1
Thromboprophylaxis in varicose veins surgery: The everyday concern	1
An online survey of pelvic congestion support group members regarding comorbid symptoms and syndromes	1
Relationship between clinical severity and hemodynamic impact of great saphenous vein incompetence using strain gauge plethysmography and duplex ultrasound	1
Bidirectional perforators in the lower limb are not physiologically normal: A brief commentary	1
Eight year results of patients with varicose vein underwent endovenous occlusion using n-butyl cyanoacrylate	1
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	1
A new method of monitoring catheter-directed thrombolysis for deep venous thrombosis—application of D-dimer and fibrinogen testing	1
Clinical results of polidocanol sclerotherapy in venous malformation treatment: Patient-perceived improvement and satisfaction	1
The association between varicocele and other vascular diseases: A systematic review and meta-analysis	1
Who should do diagnostic venous scanning?	1
Selected phlebological abstracts	1
Factors limiting women’s adherence to venous thromboembolism prophylaxis after cesarean section in the Gaza Strip: A cross-sectional study	1
Diagnosis of post-thrombotic syndrome: International union of phlebology (UIP) survey of medical specialists	1
Utility of compression immediately after venous closure: Does it matter?	1
3D printing personalized guide plate in the management of recurrent intramuscular venous malformations: A single center experience	1
Sclerotherapy for congenital vascular malformations with mixing foam of polidocanol and liquid of bleomycin	1
Patterns of reflux in patients with CEAP C2 disease compared to patients with C6 venous ulceration	1

Quality of life after stenting for chronic iliocaval obstruction	1
Selected phlebological abstracts	1
Application of the Symptoms-Varices-Pathophysiology classification system in patients with pelvic venous disorders	1
Quality of YouTube® videos on thrombolysis and thrombectomy for deep venous thrombosis	1
Corrigendum to “Professor Kenneth Arthur Myers MS, FRACS, FACS, DDU (Vasc), 14th February 1935–3rd March 2021”	1
Midterm outcomes (2 years) using the Venovo™ and Sinus Obliquus™ venous stents in the treatment of non-thrombotic and post-thrombotic iliac vein lesions – Results from a multi-centre Asian cohort	1
The American Venous Forum, American Vein and Lymphatic Society and the Society for Vascular Medicine expert opinion consensus on lymphedema diagnosis and treatment	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
Low concentration of sodium tetradecyl sulfate and hypertonic glucose solution for the treatment of telangiectasia: A prospective randomized clinical trial	1
Delay between clinical presentation and treatment of deep venous thrombosis in the lower limbs and regression of thrombosis	1
Improvement in chronic pelvic pain, orthostatic intolerance and interstitial cystitis symptoms after treatment of pelvic vein insufficiency	1
Lipedema awareness in fibromyalgia	1
Comparison of endovenous laser ablation and cyanoacrylate embolization in the non-invasive treatment of superficial venous insufficiency in terms of patient satisfaction	1
Management of isolated distal deep venous thrombosis	1
Cosmetic treatment needs associated with vascular diseases: An emerging future development trend with in aesthetics	1
Laser-sclerosing foam hybrid treatment, a non-tumescent technique for insufficient great saphenous vein ablation	1
The impact of stent protrusion into the inferior vena cava or jailing of the contralateral iliac vein on the incidence of contralateral deep vein thrombosis following venous stenting	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
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	1
Randomized, double-blind clinical trial comparing the healing of stasis ulcers in lower limbs with standard hydrocolloid gel dressings and with dressings with Syzygium cumini extract	1
The diverse technical choices during the implantation of the totally implantable venous access ports: A review	1
The expression of matrix metalloproteinases and their tissue inhibitors in the vein wall following superficial venous thrombosis	1
Selecting appropriate compression for lymphedema patients: American Vein and Lymphatic Society position statement	1
Breaking the cycle: Addressing the drucebo effect in lymphedema care	1
Management of bleeding varicose veins	1
Prognostic role of elevated lactate in acute pulmonary embolism: A systematic review and meta-analysis	1
Preferences of continuing care service options for patients with venous leg ulcer: A discrete choice experiment	1
Metabolomic profiling of deep vein thrombosis	1
The efficacy of change in limb volume on functional mobility, health-related quality of life, social appearance anxiety, and depression in patients with lower extremity lymphedema	1
Biomechanical alterations in lower limb lymphedema: Implications for walking ability and rehabilitation	1
Effects of different routes of administration and doses of Sulodexide on leukocyte-endothelium interaction and tissue perfusion on an animal model of low flow and high pressure in veins	1
High intensity focused ultrasound in treating great saphenous vein incompetence: Perioperative and 1-year outcomes	1
Treatment of lower limb telangiectasias with Nd: Yag 1064 nm laser with and without tumescent anesthesia – TTL technique	1
Reply letter to the editor regarding ultrasound examination for en-suite measurements in lipedema	1
Selected phlebological abstracts	1
Internal Perivenous Compression for venous insufficiency at the Saphenofemoral Junction: Early and Midterm Results and Operative Pain	1
Calf extra-Fascial compartment area affects calf muscle pumping action: an air plethysmography and computed tomography study	1
Biological autologous excised varicose vein dressing compared to conservative dressing on the ulcer bed during endovenous ablation	1
A genome-wide association study for varicose veins	1
EndoVenous-assisted invaginated stripping of the great saphenous vein: A pilot and feasibility study	1
One-year outcome using cyanoacrylate glue to ablate truncal vein incompetence: A Singapore VenaSeal™ real-world post-market evaluation study (ASVS)	1
Signaling pathways associated with structural changes in varicose veins: a case–control study	1
Authors reply: Polymerisation of cyanoacrylates: The effect of sclero-embolic and contrast agents	1
Unveiling global interest in lymphedema: A decade of search data through google trends global interest in lymphedema: A google trends analysis	1
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	1
Complications of cyanoacrylate adhesive closure therapy in chronic venous insufficiency: A single center, single-surgeon study	1
Feasibility of incompetent perforator vein excision using stab avulsion	1
The sonographic features of lymph node venous networks and flow patterns in patients with primary chronic venous disease	1
Diagnostic value of fibrinogen in lower extremity deep vein thrombosis caused by rib fracture: A retrospective study	1
Compression therapy, autonomic nervous system, and heart rate variability: A narrative review and our preliminary personal experience	0
Mechanical prophylaxis for venous thromboembolism prevention in obese individuals	0
Action of high intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) ablation on the venous wall: Histopathological analysis, insights, and perspectives	0
Impact of static foot disorder and ankle range of motion in chronic venous insufficiency patients	0
To scan the lot – or not? Are the calf veins important when scanning for possible deep vein thrombosis?	0
Selected phlebological abstracts	0
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	0
Deciphering the association between gut microbiome and varicose veins: A mendelian randomization study	0
Selected phlebological abstracts	0
Strategy to prevent nerve injury and deep vein thrombosis in radiofrequency segmental thermal ablation of the saphenous veins using a new objective pain scale	0
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	0
Sclerotherapy of lower limb veins: Indications, contraindications and treatment strategies to prevent complications – A consensus document of the International Union of Phlebology-2023	0
Impact of a one-stop rapid access venous ulcer clinic on inpatient admissions	0
Skin necrosis following sclerotherapy. Part 1: Differential diagnosis based on classification of pathogenic mechanisms	0
Selected phlebological abstracts	0
Clinical outcomes and echocardiographic characteristics between African American and Caucasian patients with acute pulmonary embolism	0
Registry to investigate the efficacy and safety of the VenaBlock© VeIn SEaling system for VaRicose veins in SingApore – Six months results of the RIVIERA trial	0
Characterizing the description of pelvic congestion syndrome pain: A latent class analysis	0
Thanks to Reviewers	0
Comparison of mechanochemical ablation versus ligation and stripping for the treatment of incompetent small saphenous vein	0
Thanks to reviewers	0
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	0
Clinical characteristics of male lymphedema: A single center-experience	0
A surge of interest: Analysing the increased public interest in lipedema using google trends	0
Effect of the timing of iliac vein stent implantation on catheter-directed thrombolysis in acute lower extremity deep venous thrombosis patients with severe iliac vein stenosis: a retrospective study	0
Abstracts for the 2023 Venous Symposium, 10-13 May 2023, New York, New York, USA	0
Diameter-reflux relationship of the saphenous vein in the C0–C3 patients of chronic venous disease	0
Michel Perrin Memorial	0
Comparison of cyanoacrylate closure and radiofrequency ablation for the treatment of small saphenous veins	0
Dermatophlebology: Understanding dermal responses to venous disease	0
Selected phlebological abstracts	0
Ultrasound-guided foam sclerotherapy using physician-compounded foam: Position statement from the American vein and lymphatic society	0
Systematic review of exercise therapy in the management of post-thrombotic syndrome	0
Pelvic vein thrombosis in patients with pelvic venous disorders	0
Risk acceptance for deep venous interventions of the lower limb	0
Association between cardiac conditions with venous leg ulcers in patients with chronic venous insufficiency	0
Comparison of staged versus one shot varicose veins treatment: Depending on tributaries diameter	0
Implementation of the graduated compression as an adjunct to pharmaco-thromboprophylaxis in surgery trial results across the UK	0
Selected phlebological abstracts	0
The accuracy and precision of interface pressure measuring devices: A systematic review	0
Evolution of dedicated stents for deep venous revascularization – marching forward with cautious optimism	0
Authors Reply: Chronic venous disease, platelet and haemostatic abnormalities contribute to the pathogenesis of pigmented purpuric dermatoses	0
Selected phlebological abstracts	0
Polymerisation of cyanoacrylates: The effect of sclero-embolic and contrast agents	0
A novel view to varicose veins pathogenesis: Proteomic profiling suggests a pivotal role of extracellular matrix degradation	0
Endothelial nitric oxide synthase polymorphism and venous thromboembolism: A meta-analysis of 9 studies involving 3993 subjects	0