Phlebology

Article	Citations
Standard of care for lipedema in the United States	56
The American Venous Forum, American Vein and Lymphatic Society and the Society for Vascular Medicine expert opinion consensus on lymphedema diagnosis and treatment	38
The Symptoms-Varices-Pathophysiology classification of pelvic venous disorders: A report of the American Vein & Lymphatic Society International Working Group on Pelvic Venous Disorders	25
Ultrasound criteria for lipedema diagnosis	22
Incidence of deep venous thrombosis in COVID-19 hospitalized patients during the first peak of the Italian outbreak	21
The effectiveness of early anticoagulant treatment in Covid-19 patients	21
COVID-19 related thrombosis: A mini-review	18
A systematic review and meta-analysis comparing the efficacy of cyanoacrylate ablation over endovenous thermal ablation for treating incompetent saphenous veins	15
The efficiency of exercise training in patients with venous insufficiency: A double blinded, randomized controlled trial	14
899 serious adverse events including 13 deaths, 7 strokes, 211 thromboembolic events, and 482 immune reactions: The untold story of cyanoacrylate adhesive closure	12
Systematic literature review and network Meta-analysis of sulodexide and other drugs in chronic venous disease	12
The effects of water immersion and walking on leg volume, ankle circumference and epifascial thickness in healthy subjects with occupational edema	11
Sclerotherapy of lower limb veins: Indications, contraindications and treatment strategies to prevent complications – A consensus document of the International Union of Phlebology-2023	10
The accuracy and precision of interface pressure measuring devices: A systematic review	9
An online survey of pelvic congestion support group members regarding comorbid symptoms and syndromes	9
Evaluation of physical activity level and exercise capacity in patients with varicose veins and chronic venous insufficiency	9
Modification of protocol with one extra drop of endovascular cyanoacrylate improved closure rates in incompetent great saphenous veins	9
A multi-institutional review of endovenous thermal ablation of the saphenous vein finds male sex and use of anticoagulation are predictors of long-term failure	9
A genome-wide association study for varicose veins	9
Biomechanical alterations in lower limb lymphedema: Implications for walking ability and rehabilitation	8
Rivaroxaban for the prevention of venous thromboembolism after radiofrequency ablation of saphenous veins concomitant with miniphlebectomy, sclerotherapy, or no treatment of varicose tributaries	8
Effect of pneumatic compression device and stocking use on symptoms and quality of life in women with lipedema: A proof-in-principle randomized trial	8
Venous malformations: Coagulopathy control and treatment methods	8
Abstracts for the UIP XIX World Congress of Phlebology, 12–16 September 2022, Istanbul, Turkey	8
Outcomes of cyanoacrylate closure of the truncal varicose vein insufficiency: A comparison between young and elderly patients	7

A randomised controlled clinical trial comparing the effectiveness of bandaging compared to the JuxtaCures™ device in the management of people with venous ulceration: Feasibility study	7
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	7
Decreased mobility, lack of social support, haemosiderosis and use of antidepressant medications may predict recurrent venous leg ulcers within 12 months of healing: A prospective longitudinal study	7
Compression treatment in acute symptomatic proximal deep venous thrombosis – Results of a worldwide survey	7
Ultrasound-guided cyanoacrylate injection for the treatment of incompetent perforator veins	7
A comparative analysis of the efficacy and safety of therapeutic interventions in phlegmasia cerulea dolens	7
Totally implantable venous access ports: A systematic review and meta-analysis comparing subclavian and internal jugular vein punctures	6
Mechanical prophylaxis for venous thromboembolism prevention in obese individuals	6
Respiratory changes in biometry of suprarenal inferior vena cava in patients with varicose veins of lower extremities	6
May Thurner syndrome: Sixty years later	6
Systematic review of exercise therapy in the management of post-thrombotic syndrome	5
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	5
Inferior vena cava filters utilization in patients with venous thromboembolism: Analysis of a database of a tertiary hospital	5
Clinical results of polidocanol sclerotherapy in venous malformation treatment: Patient-perceived improvement and satisfaction	5
Clinical profile and management of external jugular vein aneurysms	5
Adverse neurological events after sodium tetradecyl sulfate foam sclerotherapy – A prospective, observational study of 8056 treatments	5
Ambulatory outpatient venous surgery service: An examination of patient satisfaction and experiences	5
Vaccine-induced immune thrombotic thrombocytopenia with atypical vein thrombosis: Implications for clinical practice	5
Treatment of superficial vein thrombosis with intermediate dose of tinzaparin: A real word cohort study – The SeVEN EXTension study	5
Numerical modeling of blood flow in the internal jugular vein with the use of computational fluid mechanics software	5
Impact of statin treatment on patients diagnosed with chronic venous disease. Morphological analysis of the venous wall and clinical implications	5
Analysis of adverse events with sclerosants reported to the United States Food and Drug Administration	5
A systematic review and meta-analysis of treatment modalities for anterior accessory saphenous vein insufficiency	5
A 10-year experience of leiomyosarcoma of the inferior vena cava	5
A randomised controlled trial of neuromuscular stimulation in non-operative venous disease improves clinical and symptomatic status	5
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	5
Nitinol stents placed in iliac veins are not associated with prolonged back pain	5
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	4
Selecting appropriate compression for lymphedema patients: American Vein and Lymphatic Society position statement	4
Association between varicose vein and atrial fibrillation—a population-based study in Taiwan	4
Relationship between great saphenous vein recanalization, venous symptoms reappearance, and varicose veins recurrence rates after endovenous radiofrequency ablation	4
Prospective comparative study evaluating the role of flavonoids after endovenous thermal ablation	4
Effects of different exercise methods of calf muscles on the hemodynamics of lower extremity vein	4
Prognostic role of elevated lactate in acute pulmonary embolism: A systematic review and meta-analysis	4
Correlation between climatic and biochemical parameters in etiopathogenesis of unprovoked deep vein thrombosis of the lower limbs	4
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	4
Chronic venous disease, platelet and haemostatic abnormalities contribute to the pathogenesis of pigmented purpuric dermatoses	4
Compression versus no compression after endovenous radiofrequency ablation: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials	4
What, if anything, should replace the Villalta score for post thrombotic syndrome?	4
Adjuvant radiofrequency thermocoagulation improves the outcome of liquid sclerotherapy in the treatment of spider veins of the leg: A pilot study	4
One-year outcome using cyanoacrylate glue to ablate truncal vein incompetence: A Singapore VenaSeal™ real-world post-market evaluation study (ASVS)	4
Prevalence and inventory of venous anatomical abnormalities in the arms of patients with combined capillary, venous and lymphatic malformations (Klippel–Trénaunay syndrome)	4
Skin necrosis following sclerotherapy. Part 2: Risk minimisation and management strategies	4
The influence of different sub-bandage pressure values in the prevention of recurrence of venous ulceration—A ten year follow-up	4
Strategy to prevent nerve injury and deep vein thrombosis in radiofrequency segmental thermal ablation of the saphenous veins using a new objective pain scale	4
Current strategies for endovascular management of varicose veins: An updated review of superficial ablation technologies	4
Relationship between clinical severity and hemodynamic impact of great saphenous vein incompetence using strain gauge plethysmography and duplex ultrasound	3
Phlebological insole: Can it help in the lymphoedema treatment? A scoping review	3
Conservative therapy significantly reduces patients’ chronic venous disease symptoms: A Caribbean insight into the VEIN Act Program	3
Efficiency of endovenous laser and glue ablation methods in comparison with conventional surgery for the treatment of venous ulcers	3

Risk of recurrent thromboembolic events according to treatment duration in patients with superficial vein thrombosis treated with intermediate dose of tinzaparin	3
Association between cardiac conditions with venous leg ulcers in patients with chronic venous insufficiency	3
Effect of exercise therapy on PICC-associated venous thromboembolism: A meta-analysis	3
Evolution of dedicated stents for deep venous revascularization – marching forward with cautious optimism	3
To scan the lot – or not? Are the calf veins important when scanning for possible deep vein thrombosis?	3
Pulmonary embolism secondary to deep venous thrombosis: A retrospective and observational study for clinical characteristics and risk stratification	3
Study on the correlation between high density lipoprotein and lower extremities deep venous thrombosis in patients undergoing hip arthroplasty	3
Treatment of venous malformations with tumescent-assisted sclero-embolic and ablative lasers (SEALs): Safe and effective long-term outcomes	3
The association between varicocele and other vascular diseases: A systematic review and meta-analysis	3
Signaling pathways associated with structural changes in varicose veins: a case–control study	3
The role of hyaluronic acid in polidocanol foam: An in vitro study	3
A new method of monitoring catheter-directed thrombolysis for deep venous thrombosis—application of D-dimer and fibrinogen testing	3
Cardiac response to changes in central venous sonomorphology: Mechanism of impaired heart relaxation in patients with varicose veins of lower extremities	3
MiR-128-3p promotes the progression of deep venous thrombosis through binding SIRT1	3
Clinical outcomes and echocardiographic characteristics between African American and Caucasian patients with acute pulmonary embolism	3
Venous aneurysms: When should we intervene?	3
Skin necrosis following sclerotherapy. Part 1: Differential diagnosis based on classification of pathogenic mechanisms	3
Increased prevalence of deep vein thrombosis and mortality in patients with Covid-19 at a referral center in Brazil	3
Use of a novel Likert scale instrument to assess patient satisfaction following endovascular and surgical treatment of pelvic venous disorders	3
UK Royal Society of Medicine Venous Forum VTE Advice 2020	3
Management of superficial venous thrombosis in unevaluated situations: Cancer, severe renal impairment, pregnancy and post-partum	3
Retrieval of Bard Simon Nitinol inferior vena cava filters: Approaches, technical successes, complications, and clinical outcomes	3
Inter-observer reliability of a risk assessment model for venous thromboembolism in acutely-ill medical hospitalized patients: Results from a prospective cohort study	3
The effectiveness of different treatment methods in isolated telangiectasia and reticular vein treatment: A single-center prospective randomized study	3
Compression therapy, autonomic nervous system, and heart rate variability: A narrative review and our preliminary personal experience	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
Long-term results and predictors of failure after mechanochemical endovenous ablation in the treatment of primary great saphenous vein incompetence	3
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	3
Comparison of mechanochemical ablation versus ligation and stripping for the treatment of incompetent small saphenous vein	3
Danger of floating venous thrombosis: myth or reality?	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
Internal compression therapy, a novel method in the treatment of deep venous insufficiency: 18-month clinical results	3
Effects of leg compression and calf muscle contraction by active ankle motion on venous hemodynamics in sitting individuals	3
Acute iliofemoral DVT – What evidence is required to justify catheter-directed thrombolysis?	3
Varicose veins as a risk factor for venous thromboembolism in arthroplasty patients: Meta-analysis	2
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	2
Early follow-up quality of life and mental health of patients with congenital vascular malformations cared for in a multi-disciplinary specialist centre	2
Reducing tumescent anesthetic injection pain by topical anesthesia pretreatment among patients undergoing endovenous radiofrequency ablation of varicose veins: A double-blind randomized controlled tri	2
Association between obesity and the aggravation of limited range of ankle mobility in chronic venous disease	2
Views of inpatients on the prevention of venous thrombosis with ankle pump exercise: A cross-sectional survey	2
Pattern of thermal damage and tissue carbonisation from endovenous radiofrequency ablation catheter – Using an in vitro porcine liver model	2
What does the future hold for mechanical thromboprophylaxis?	2
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	2
Improvement in chronic pelvic pain, orthostatic intolerance and interstitial cystitis symptoms after treatment of pelvic vein insufficiency	2
Intraoperative completion cone-beam computed tomography for the assessment of residual lesions after primary treatment of proximal venous outflow obstructions	2
The trends in venous thromboembolism occurrence and prevention after minimally invasive varicose vein surgery	2
Ultrasound examination for en-suite measurements in lipedema	2
A simple prognostic score for COVID-19 hospitalized patients developing deep vein thrombosis	2
The risk of harm whilst waiting for varicose veins procedure	2
Foam bubble size is significantly influenced by sclerosant concentration for polidocanol but not sodium tetradecyl sulphate	2
Polymerisation of cyanoacrylates: The effect of sclero-embolic and contrast agents	2
Increased deep vein thrombosis cases during the COVID-19 quarantine	2
A new treatment paradigm for phlegmasia cerulea dolen: Single stage endovascular pharmacomechanical thrombectomy with venoplasty and stenting	2
Durability and efficacy of the ELVeS® Radial® 2ring slim fiber for multiple ablations	2
Sclerotherapy for congenital vascular malformations with mixing foam of polidocanol and liquid of bleomycin	2
CHIVA for dummies	2
Therapeutic efficacy of physical combined therapy in the treatment of venous crural ulcers	2
Ultrasound-guided percutaneous laser ablation of tributary varicose veins using a slim-type radial fiber	2
Assessment of venous leg symptoms in patients with hemorrhoidal disease (VEIN-HEMORRHOID study)	2
Earth’s gravity field and prevalence of varicose veins and chronic venous disease: Systematic review	2
Allergic contact dermatitis caused by n-butyl-2-cyanoacrylate in VenaBlock vein glue	2
The role of alpha-1-antitrypsin in the etiopathogenesis of chronic venous disease: A prospective clinical trial	2
Balloon occlusion as an adjunctive technique during sclerotherapy of Puig's classified advanced venous malformations	2
Complications of cyanoacrylate adhesive closure therapy in chronic venous insufficiency: A single center, single-surgeon study	2
Quality of life after stenting for chronic iliocaval obstruction	2
Quality-of-life assessment in patients treated with radiofrequency ablation with or without great saphenous vein recanalization	2
The effect of the calibre and length of needle on the stability of sclerosing foam	2
Selective crossectomy combined with mechanochemical ablation in the treatment of great saphenous vein insufficiency: Early results of a single center experience	1
Comparison of tissue biomarkers in arterial and vein (arteriovenous fistula) aneurysms	1
A systematic review of current trends in pharmacologic management after stent placement in nonthrombotic iliac vein lesions	1
Cyanoacrylate glue is an effective alternative in chronic venous insufficiency	1
Combined high-resolution 3D CUBE T1-weighted imaging and non-contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance venography for evaluation of vein stenosis in May–Thurner syndrome	1
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	1
Abstracts for the American Vein and Lymphatic Society (AVLS), 35th Annual Congress, Abstracts, 7–10 October, 2021, Denver, Colorado	1
Utility of compression immediately after venous closure: Does it matter?	1
A Guytonian explanation for hemodynamic responses to interventions in superficial venous disease	1
Ultrasound patterns of venous disease in patients with venous leg ulcers and morbid obesity	1
The expression of matrix metalloproteinases and their tissue inhibitors in the vein wall following superficial venous thrombosis	1
Pigmentation of lower limbs: Contribution of haemosiderin and melanin in chronic venous insufficiency and related disorders	1
Management of bleeding varicose veins	1

Improvement in quality of life with treatment of chronic venous disease: A longitudinal observational study in Kandy, Sri Lanka	1
Operative management of equinus associated with lower limb venous malformations	1
Comparison of one-year outcomes and quality of life between endovenous microwave ablation and high ligation and stripping of the great saphenous vein	1
Impact of a one-stop rapid access venous ulcer clinic on inpatient admissions	1
Mechanochemical ablation: disappointing long-term anatomic results and worsening symptoms	1
Clinical efficacy of ZelanteDVT™ catheter rheolytic thrombectomy in the single-session treatment of patients with subacute deep venous thrombosis	1
Mechanochemical chemically assisted ablation of varicose veins for venous insufficiency: American vein and lymphatic society position statement	1
Post-treatment course of acute lipodermatosclerosis	1
Ultrasound assessment is linked to histological vein wall thickness in chronic venous disease	1
Qualitative assessment of available online patient resources for pulmonary embolism and deep vein thrombosis	1
Phenotype and function of smooth muscle cells derived from the human normal great saphenous vein in response to hypoxia	1
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	1
Glutaraldehyde fixation of venous valve tissue: A benchmark for alternative fixation methods	1
Needs of standardisation in reporting a venous lower limb ultrasound exam for the assessment of varicose veins	1
Application of indocyanine green lymphography combined with methylene blue staining in lymphaticovenular anastomosis of lower limb vessels: A prospective study	1
Performance of an adjustable compression wrap in occupational leg swelling	1
An algorithm combining VVSYmQ® and VCSS scores may help to predict disease severity in C2 patients	1
Outcomes of conservative management in patients with nutcracker syndrome	1
The role of D-dimer and fibrinogen testing in catheter-directed thrombolysis with urokinase for deep venous thrombosis	1
Regarding: 899 serious adverse events including 13 deaths, 7 strokes, 211 thromboembolic events, and 482 immune reactions: The untold story of cyanoacrylate adhesive closure. Parsi K et al.	1
Improving venous symptoms in C0s-C1s patients after multicomponent diosmin-based preparation: Initial experience	1
A systematic review on long-term clinical impact in patients with iliofemoral deep vein thrombosis	1
Association between lower extremity venous insufficiency and duration of atrial fibrillation	1
Evaluation of anomalies of major veins of the superficial venous system of lower limb in adults on color doppler: An observational study	1
Varicose vein and diastolic dysfunction: Is there an interaction?	1
Treatment of vascular leg ulcers with leukocyte- and platelet-rich fibrin (L-PRF): A systematic review	1
Does eradication of superficial vein incompetence after superficial vein thrombosis reduce the risk of recurrence and of deep vein thrombosis? A pilot study evaluating clinical practice in Örebro coun	1
Third generation of laser (>1900) for endovenous thermoablation (EVLA) of varicose veins: A systematic review and meta-analysis	1
Referral patterns for catheter-directed thrombolysis for iliofemoral deep venous thrombosis	1
Implementation of the graduated compression as an adjunct to pharmaco-thromboprophylaxis in surgery trial results across the UK	1
Bidirectional perforators in the lower limb are not physiologically normal: A brief commentary	1
Improving thromboprophylaxis in the medical inpatients: The role of the resident in an academic hospital	1
Graduated elastic compression stockings in the prevention of post-thrombotic syndrome: A systematic review and meta-analysis	1
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	1
Internal Perivenous Compression for venous insufficiency at the Saphenofemoral Junction: Early and Midterm Results and Operative Pain	1
Multi-factor analysis of failure for modified single-session Angiojet rheolytic thrombectomy in treatment of acute iliofemoral venous thrombosis from iliac vein compression syndrome	1
Letter to the editor re: Assessment and grading of pigmentation in chronic venous insufficiency	1
Great saphenous vein sparing techniques in lower extremity venous insufficiency treatment	1
Site-specific mechanical properties of the human great saphenous vein: Cadaveric comparisons among the thigh, knee, and lower leg harvest sites	1
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	1
Localised intravascular coagulation complicating venous malformations: Clinical characterisation	1
Physical fitness changes induced by thermal aquatic standardized exercise in chronic venous disease patients	1
Impact of lymphedema in the management of venous leg ulcers	1
Early results of cyanoacrylate adhesive ablation versus laser ablation for the treatment of great saphenous vein insufficiency in the Chinese mainland population	1
Effect of obesity on venous hemodynamics of the lower limbs during laparoscopic cholecystectomy	1
A readability analysis of patient education materials about chronic venous disease provided by professional vascular societies	1
Leg volume reduction during tiptoe movement is caused by venous ejection and calf muscle contraction	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
Feasibility of incompetent perforator vein excision using stab avulsion	1
Experience with VariClose® vein sealing system in the Czech Republic	1
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	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
Comparison of cyanoacrylate closure and radiofrequency ablation for the treatment of small saphenous veins	1
Delay between clinical presentation and treatment of deep venous thrombosis in the lower limbs and regression of thrombosis	1
Laser-sclerosing foam hybrid treatment, a non-tumescent technique for insufficient great saphenous vein ablation	1
One-year outcomes of radiofrequency ablation of incompetent perforator veins using the radiofrequency stylet device: Cohort study from East Asia	1
Transmural pressure for conceptualisation of chronic venous insufficiency management	1
Assessment of skin and associated soft tissue changes with ultrasonography in chronic venous disease	1
Diameter-reflux relationship of the saphenous vein in the C0–C3 patients of chronic venous disease	1
Prevalence, clinical presentation, and risk factors of chronic venous disease in Cameroon: A general population-based study	1
Recovery and patient satisfaction following radiofrequency ablation and concomitant foam sclerotherapy of varicose veins with and without compression: A randomized controlled non-inferiority trial	1
Physician turned patient with varicose veins	1
Assessment of lower extremity venous insufficiency and lipedema and their association with knee symptoms, functions, and quality of life in patients with knee osteoarthritis	1
The use of venous-specific preference based measures in health economic evaluation: Comparing apples and pears?	1
Saphenous vein aneurysms characterization and treatment: A 36-year single center experience	1
A novel device for lower leg intermittent pneumatic compression synchronized with active ankle exercise for prevention of deep vein thrombosis	1
Correlation between reflux time and venous clinical severity score in patients undergoing saphenous vein ablation: A prospective study	1
Translation and adaptation to Spanish of Aberdeen varicose veins questionnaire	1
Are all patients with sapheno-femoral junction incompetence the same? An ultrasound analysis to potentially predict recurrence after invasive treatments	1
Management of endothermal heat-induced thrombosis	1