Phlebology

Article	Citations
Risks and contraindications of medical compression treatment – A critical reappraisal. An international consensus statement	62
Standard of care for lipedema in the United States	45
Diagnostic approach to lower limb edema	36
The American Venous Forum, American Vein and Lymphatic Society and the Society for Vascular Medicine expert opinion consensus on lymphedema diagnosis and treatment	23
Incidence of deep venous thrombosis in COVID-19 hospitalized patients during the first peak of the Italian outbreak	21
Venous thromboembolism in the era of COVID-19	21
Ultrasound criteria for lipedema diagnosis	19
The Symptoms-Varices-Pathophysiology classification of pelvic venous disorders: A report of the American Vein & Lymphatic Society International Working Group on Pelvic Venous Disorders	19
Improvements in patients with lipedema 4, 8 and 12 years after liposuction	18
The effectiveness of early anticoagulant treatment in Covid-19 patients	18
Imaging findings of pelvic venous insufficiency in patients with postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome	16
Safety of exercise therapy after acute pulmonary embolism	15
Endovenous laser ablation: A comprehensive review	14
Presentation patterns in women with pelvic venous disorders differ based on age of presentation	13
Type of anti-thrombotic therapy for venous stenting in patients with non-thrombotic iliac vein lesions does not influence the development of in-stent restenosis	13
A systematic review and meta-analysis comparing the efficacy of cyanoacrylate ablation over endovenous thermal ablation for treating incompetent saphenous veins	12
The “venous perspective” in Lombardia (Italy) during the first weeks of the COVID-19 epidemic	12
Classification and treatment of endothermal heat-induced thrombosis: Recommendations from the American Venous Forum and the Society for Vascular Surgery This Practice Guidelines document has been co	11
Study of association of varicose veins and inflammation by inflammatory markers	11
Reducing the risk of venous thromboembolism following superficial endovenous treatment: A UK and Republic of Ireland consensus study	10
Use of the VENOVO™ and Sinus Obliquus™ venous stents in the treatment of non-thrombotic or post-thrombotic iliac vein lesions – Short-term results from a multi-centre Asian cohort	10
Systematic literature review and network Meta-analysis of sulodexide and other drugs in chronic venous disease	10
COVID-19 related thrombosis: A mini-review	10
Comparative efficacy and life quality effects of surgical stripping, radiofrequency ablation, and cyanoacrylate embolization in patients undergoing treatment for great saphenous vein insufficiency	10
The effects of water immersion and walking on leg volume, ankle circumference and epifascial thickness in healthy subjects with occupational edema	10

The efficiency of exercise training in patients with venous insufficiency: A double blinded, randomized controlled trial	9
Localized intravascular coagulation in venous malformations: A system review	9
Evaluation of static ulcer on lower extremities using wireless wearable near-infrared spectroscopy device: Effect of deep venous thrombosis on TRiggered Angiography Non-Contrast-Enhanced sequence magn	8
Abstracts for the UIP XIX World Congress of Phlebology, 12–16 September 2022, Istanbul, Turkey	8
A randomized clinical trial of the effects of saphenous and perforating veins radiofrequency ablation on venous ulcer healing (VUERT trial)	8
Venous malformations: Coagulopathy control and treatment methods	7
Textile-based compression therapy in managing chronic oedema: Complex interactions	7
Compression treatment in acute symptomatic proximal deep venous thrombosis – Results of a worldwide survey	6
Non-contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging: Objective figures in differentiation between acute and chronic deep venous thrombosis in the lower extremities	6
Predictive factors for changes in remnant stump length during and after the treatment of incompetent truncal saphenous veins using cyanoacrylate	6
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	6
A genome-wide association study for varicose veins	6
Rivaroxaban for the prevention of venous thromboembolism after radiofrequency ablation of saphenous veins concomitant with miniphlebectomy, sclerotherapy, or no treatment of varicose tributaries	6
Randomized multicenter study on long-term complications of peripherally inserted central catheters positioned by electrocardiographic technique	6
The accuracy and precision of interface pressure measuring devices: A systematic review	5
Treatment of superficial vein thrombosis with intermediate dose of tinzaparin: A real word cohort study – The SeVEN EXTension study	5
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	5
Segmental saphenous ablation for chronic venous disease treatment	5
Modification of protocol with one extra drop of endovascular cyanoacrylate improved closure rates in incompetent great saphenous veins	5
Ambulatory outpatient venous surgery service: An examination of patient satisfaction and experiences	5
Ultrasound-guided cyanoacrylate injection for the treatment of incompetent perforator veins	5
Evaluation of physical activity level and exercise capacity in patients with varicose veins and chronic venous insufficiency	5
Systematic review on the benefit of graduated compression stockings in the prevention of venous thromboembolism in low-risk surgical patients	5
A comparative analysis of the efficacy and safety of therapeutic interventions in phlegmasia cerulea dolens	5
Multimodal approach of venous recanalization in patients with a critical limb ischemia due to phlegmasia cerulea dolens: A case series of 17 patients in a single center	5
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	5
Bioimpedance spectroscopy and volumetry in the immediate/short-term monitoring of intensive complex decongestive treatment of lymphedema	5
Clinical results of polidocanol sclerotherapy in venous malformation treatment: Patient-perceived improvement and satisfaction	5
An online survey of pelvic congestion support group members regarding comorbid symptoms and syndromes	5
Numerical modeling of blood flow in the internal jugular vein with the use of computational fluid mechanics software	4
Do we need another modality for truncal vein ablation?	4
The management of venous leg ulceration post the EVRA (early venous reflux ablation) ulcer trial: Management of venous ulceration post EVRA	4
Quality of life and clinical results after endovascular sclerotherapy: A comparison between intra- and extramuscular low-flow venous malformations	4
Compression stocking prevents increased venous retrograde flow time in the lower limbs of pregnant women	4
Vaccine-induced immune thrombotic thrombocytopenia with atypical vein thrombosis: Implications for clinical practice	4
Ablation of the great saphenous vein with F-care versus Closurefast endovenous radiofrequency therapy: Double-blinded prospective study	4
Repurposing the systemic venous return model for conceptualisation of chronic venous insufficiency and its management	4
May Thurner syndrome: Sixty years later	4
Sirolimus and propranolol inhibit endothelial proliferation while detergent sclerosants induce endothelial activation, microparticle release and apoptosis in vitro	4
Adverse neurological events after sodium tetradecyl sulfate foam sclerotherapy – A prospective, observational study of 8056 treatments	4
Mechanical prophylaxis for venous thromboembolism prevention in obese individuals	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
Adjuvant radiofrequency thermocoagulation improves the outcome of liquid sclerotherapy in the treatment of spider veins of the leg: A pilot study	4
A 10-year experience of leiomyosarcoma of the inferior vena cava	4
Clinical profile and management of external jugular vein aneurysms	4
A new automated system for the preparation of sclerosant foam: A study of the physical characteristics produced and the device settings required	4
The choice of treatments for varicose veins: A study in trade-offs	4
Respiratory changes in biometry of suprarenal inferior vena cava in patients with varicose veins of lower extremities	4
Sclerotherapy of lower limb veins: Indications, contraindications and treatment strategies to prevent complications – A consensus document of the International Union of Phlebology-2023	4
A randomised controlled trial of neuromuscular stimulation in non-operative venous disease improves clinical and symptomatic status	4

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	4
Selecting appropriate compression for lymphedema patients: American Vein and Lymphatic Society position statement	4
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	4
Current strategies for endovascular management of varicose veins: An updated review of superficial ablation technologies	3
The effectiveness of different treatment methods in isolated telangiectasia and reticular vein treatment: A single-center prospective randomized study	3
One-year outcome using cyanoacrylate glue to ablate truncal vein incompetence: A Singapore VenaSeal™ real-world post-market evaluation study (ASVS)	3
Association between varicose vein and atrial fibrillation—a population-based study in Taiwan	3
Retrieval of Bard Simon Nitinol inferior vena cava filters: Approaches, technical successes, complications, and clinical outcomes	3
Totally implantable venous access ports: A systematic review and meta-analysis comparing subclavian and internal jugular vein punctures	3
The skin hyperpigmentation index: An objective method of measuring the intensity of hyperpigmentation after sclerotherapy	3
Prospective comparative study evaluating the role of flavonoids after endovenous thermal ablation	3
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	3
What, if anything, should replace the Villalta score for post thrombotic syndrome?	3
Comparison of catheter-directed thrombolysis with and without percutaneous mechanical thrombectomy for subacute iliofemoral deep vein thrombosis	3
Acute deep vein thrombosis in COVID 19 hospitalized patients. Risk factors and clinical outcomes	3
Prevalence and inventory of venous anatomical abnormalities in the arms of patients with combined capillary, venous and lymphatic malformations (Klippel–Trénaunay syndrome)	3
A new method of monitoring catheter-directed thrombolysis for deep venous thrombosis—application of D-dimer and fibrinogen testing	3
Skin necrosis following sclerotherapy. Part 2: Risk minimisation and management strategies	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
Nitinol stents placed in iliac veins are not associated with prolonged back pain	3
Pain in the aftermath of minimal invasive treatment for unilateral incompetence of the great saphenous vein	3
Efficiency of endovenous laser and glue ablation methods in comparison with conventional surgery for the treatment of venous ulcers	3
A systematic review and meta-analysis of treatment modalities for anterior accessory saphenous vein insufficiency	3
UK Royal Society of Medicine Venous Forum VTE Advice 2020	3
Treatment of venous malformations with tumescent-assisted sclero-embolic and ablative lasers (SEALs): Safe and effective long-term outcomes	3
Internal compression therapy, a novel method in the treatment of deep venous insufficiency: 18-month clinical results	3
Intramuscular venous malformations of the calf: Surgical treatment outcomes of 57 patients	3
The efficacy of rotational pharmaco-mechanical thrombectomy in patients with acute iliofemoral deep vein thrombosis: Is the standard treatment of deep vein thrombosis changing?	3
Correlation between climatic and biochemical parameters in etiopathogenesis of unprovoked deep vein thrombosis of the lower limbs	3
Chronic venous disease, platelet and haemostatic abnormalities contribute to the pathogenesis of pigmented purpuric dermatoses	3
Venous leg ulcer healing time is increased with each subsequent bacterial strain identified in the ulcer. A retrospective study	3
CEAP: A review of the 2020 revision	3
Analysis of adverse events with sclerosants reported to the United States Food and Drug Administration	3
Mechanochemical ablation for great and small saphenous veins insufficiency in patients with type III shunt	3
Evolution of dedicated stents for deep venous revascularization – marching forward with cautious optimism	3
Plantar vein thrombosis	3
Systematic review of exercise therapy in the management of post-thrombotic syndrome	2
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	2
Physician interpretation of ultrasound in the evaluation of ankle edema	2
Venous thromboembolism after ultrasound guided foam sclerotherapy	2
Pulmonary embolism secondary to deep venous thrombosis: A retrospective and observational study for clinical characteristics and risk stratification	2
Association between cardiac conditions with venous leg ulcers in patients with chronic venous insufficiency	2
Triage of patients with venous and lymphatic diseases during the COVID-19 pandemic – The Venous and Lymphatic Triage and Acuity Scale (VELTAS)	2
Clinical outcomes and echocardiographic characteristics between African American and Caucasian patients with acute pulmonary embolism	2
Ultrasound examination for en-suite measurements in lipedema	2
Acute iliofemoral DVT – What evidence is required to justify catheter-directed thrombolysis?	2
Factors associated with the development of post-thrombotic syndrome in patients with iliofemoral deep venous thrombosis who underwent catheter-directed thrombolysis	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
Increased prevalence of deep vein thrombosis and mortality in patients with Covid-19 at a referral center in Brazil	2
Endothermal ablation for the treatment of clinically significant incompetent lower limb perforating veins: factors influencing the early outcomes	2
Relationship between clinical severity and hemodynamic impact of great saphenous vein incompetence using strain gauge plethysmography and duplex ultrasound	2
Conservative therapy significantly reduces patients’ chronic venous disease symptoms: A Caribbean insight into the VEIN Act Program	2
Prognostic role of elevated lactate in acute pulmonary embolism: A systematic review and meta-analysis	2
Cardiac response to changes in central venous sonomorphology: Mechanism of impaired heart relaxation in patients with varicose veins of lower extremities	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
Prosthetic venous valves: Short history and advancements from 2012 to 2020	2
The global management of leg ulceration: Pre early venous reflux ablation trial	2
Iliac vein stenting is a safe and effective treatment for iliac vein compression syndrome: A systematic review of Chinese data	2
Inter-observer reliability of a risk assessment model for venous thromboembolism in acutely-ill medical hospitalized patients: Results from a prospective cohort study	2
The treatment of upper extremities deep vein thrombosis related to thoracic outlet syndrome with direct oral anticoagulants	2
Comparison of mechanochemical ablation versus ligation and stripping for the treatment of incompetent small saphenous vein	2
Venous aneurysms: When should we intervene?	2
Outcomes of cyanoacrylate closure of the truncal varicose vein insufficiency: A comparison between young and elderly patients	2
The influence of different sub-bandage pressure values in the prevention of recurrence of venous ulceration—A ten year follow-up	2
Effects of different exercise methods of calf muscles on the hemodynamics of lower extremity vein	2
Balloon occlusion as an adjunctive technique during sclerotherapy of Puig's classified advanced venous malformations	2
Does longitudinal or transverse orientation of the ultrasound probe improve cannulation success in minimally invasive venous surgery: A multicentre randomised controlled trial	2
Letter to editor re: Risks and contraindications of medical compression treatment – A critical reappraisal. An international consensus statement	2
Assessment of venous leg symptoms in patients with hemorrhoidal disease (VEIN-HEMORRHOID study)	2
Sclerotherapy for congenital vascular malformations with mixing foam of polidocanol and liquid of bleomycin	2
Pattern of thermal damage and tissue carbonisation from endovenous radiofrequency ablation catheter – Using an in vitro porcine liver model	2
A new treatment paradigm for phlegmasia cerulea dolen: Single stage endovascular pharmacomechanical thrombectomy with venoplasty and stenting	2
Compression therapy, autonomic nervous system, and heart rate variability: A narrative review and our preliminary personal experience	2
Risk of recurrent thromboembolic events according to treatment duration in patients with superficial vein thrombosis treated with intermediate dose of tinzaparin	2
MiR-128-3p promotes the progression of deep venous thrombosis through binding SIRT1	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
Intraoperative completion cone-beam computed tomography for the assessment of residual lesions after primary treatment of proximal venous outflow obstructions	2
The diagnostic value of multi-detector CT angiography for catheter-related central venous stenosis in hemodialysis patients	2
Therapeutic efficacy of physical combined therapy in the treatment of venous crural ulcers	2
To scan the lot – or not? Are the calf veins important when scanning for possible deep vein thrombosis?	2

Long-term results of endovenous laser ablation of saphenous vein reflux: Up to nine years of follow-up	2
Skin necrosis following sclerotherapy. Part 1: Differential diagnosis based on classification of pathogenic mechanisms	2
Impact of statin treatment on patients diagnosed with chronic venous disease. Morphological analysis of the venous wall and clinical implications	2
899 serious adverse events including 13 deaths, 7 strokes, 211 thromboembolic events, and 482 immune reactions: The untold story of cyanoacrylate adhesive closure	2
Inferior vena cava filters utilization in patients with venous thromboembolism: Analysis of a database of a tertiary hospital	2
UK primary care survey of venous leg ulceration management and referral – Post-EVRA trial	2
Association between heel-rise test performance and clinical severity of chronic venous insufficiency	2
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	2
Management of superficial venous thrombosis in unevaluated situations: Cancer, severe renal impairment, pregnancy and post-partum	2
What does the future hold for mechanical thromboprophylaxis?	2
The role of alpha-1-antitrypsin in the etiopathogenesis of chronic venous disease: A prospective clinical trial	1
Qualitative assessment of available online patient resources for pulmonary embolism and deep vein thrombosis	1
Effect of exercise therapy on PICC-associated venous thromboembolism: A meta-analysis	1
Operative management of equinus associated with lower limb venous malformations	1
Physician turned patient with varicose veins	1
Saphenous vein aneurysms characterization and treatment: A 36-year single center experience	1
Efficacy and safety of glucose, glucose and polidocanol combination, liquid polidocanol and polidocanol foam in the treatment of reticular veins: A randomized study in rabbits	1
Allergic contact dermatitis caused by n-butyl-2-cyanoacrylate in VenaBlock vein glue	1
Needs of standardisation in reporting a venous lower limb ultrasound exam for the assessment of varicose veins	1
A systematic review on long-term clinical impact in patients with iliofemoral deep vein thrombosis	1
Study on the correlation between high density lipoprotein and lower extremities deep venous thrombosis in patients undergoing hip arthroplasty	1
Long-term results and predictors of failure after mechanochemical endovenous ablation in the treatment of primary great saphenous vein incompetence	1
Coil embolization for the treatment of peripheral veins:	1
Varicose veins as a risk factor for venous thromboembolism in arthroplasty patients: Meta-analysis	1
Association between obesity and the aggravation of limited range of ankle mobility in chronic venous disease	1
Distribution patterns of pathological venous reflux and risk factors in patients with skin changes due to primary venous disease in North India	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
Evaluation of anomalies of major veins of the superficial venous system of lower limb in adults on color doppler: An observational study	1
Corrigendum to Reducing the risk of venous thromboembolism following superficial endovenous treatment: A UK and Republic of Ireland consensus study	1
Application of indocyanine green lymphography combined with methylene blue staining in lymphaticovenular anastomosis of lower limb vessels: A prospective study	1
Improvement in quality of life with treatment of chronic venous disease: A longitudinal observational study in Kandy, Sri Lanka	1
Varicose vein and diastolic dysfunction: Is there an interaction?	1
Improving thromboprophylaxis in the medical inpatients: The role of the resident in an academic hospital	1
Quality of life after stenting for chronic iliocaval obstruction	1
Referral patterns for catheter-directed thrombolysis for iliofemoral deep venous thrombosis	1
CHIVA for dummies	1
Adopting a value-based healthcare approach to deep venous obstruction and intervention	1
One-year outcomes of radiofrequency ablation of incompetent perforator veins using the radiofrequency stylet device: Cohort study from East Asia	1
Quality-of-life assessment in patients treated with radiofrequency ablation with or without great saphenous vein recanalization	1
Selective crossectomy combined with mechanochemical ablation in the treatment of great saphenous vein insufficiency: Early results of a single center experience	1
Therapeutic evaluation of sclerotherapy for limb venous malformations: A case series	1
Early results of cyanoacrylate adhesive ablation versus laser ablation for the treatment of great saphenous vein insufficiency in the Chinese mainland population	1
Physical fitness changes induced by thermal aquatic standardized exercise in chronic venous disease patients	1
The role of D-dimer and fibrinogen testing in catheter-directed thrombolysis with urokinase for deep venous thrombosis	1
Response to letter to editor regarding: “Risks and contraindications of medical compression treatment – a critical reappraisal. An international consensus statement PHLEB-19-150.R1”	1
Internal Perivenous Compression for venous insufficiency at the Saphenofemoral Junction: Early and Midterm Results and Operative Pain	1
Foam bubble size is significantly influenced by sclerosant concentration for polidocanol but not sodium tetradecyl sulphate	1
Complications of cyanoacrylate adhesive closure therapy in chronic venous insufficiency: A single center, single-surgeon study	1
Ultrasound-guided percutaneous laser ablation of tributary varicose veins using a slim-type radial fiber	1
A systematic review of current trends in pharmacologic management after stent placement in nonthrombotic iliac vein lesions	1
Biomechanical alterations in lower limb lymphedema: Implications for walking ability and rehabilitation	1
Effects of leg compression and calf muscle contraction by active ankle motion on venous hemodynamics in sitting individuals	1
Investigation of chronic venous insufficiency in patients with sleep disorders due to restless legs syndrome	1
The association between varicocele and other vascular diseases: A systematic review and meta-analysis	1
Relationship between great saphenous vein recanalization, venous symptoms reappearance, and varicose veins recurrence rates after endovenous radiofrequency ablation	1
Ultrasound patterns of venous disease in patients with venous leg ulcers and morbid obesity	1
Signaling pathways associated with structural changes in varicose veins: a case–control study	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
Feasibility of incompetent perforator vein excision using stab avulsion	1
A need for evidence to guide treatment recommendation for women with chronic venous disease during childbearing years	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
A novel device for lower leg intermittent pneumatic compression synchronized with active ankle exercise for prevention of deep vein thrombosis	1
Polymerisation of cyanoacrylates: The effect of sclero-embolic and contrast agents	1
Do we need another modality for truncal vein ablation?	1
Letter to the editor re: Assessment and grading of pigmentation in chronic venous insufficiency	1
Correlation between reflux time and venous clinical severity score in patients undergoing saphenous vein ablation: A prospective study	1
Site-specific mechanical properties of the human great saphenous vein: Cadaveric comparisons among the thigh, knee, and lower leg harvest sites	1
Phlebological insole: Can it help in the lymphoedema treatment? A scoping review	1
Increased deep vein thrombosis cases during the COVID-19 quarantine	1
Earth’s gravity field and prevalence of varicose veins and chronic venous disease: Systematic review	1
Direct oral anticoagulants for the treatment of Mondor’s disease not responding to low-molecular weight heparin	1
Use of a novel Likert scale instrument to assess patient satisfaction following endovascular and surgical treatment of pelvic venous disorders	1
A simple prognostic score for COVID-19 hospitalized patients developing deep vein thrombosis	1
Abstracts for the American Vein and Lymphatic Society (AVLS), 35th Annual Congress, Abstracts, 7–10 October, 2021, Denver, Colorado	1
A Guytonian explanation for hemodynamic responses to interventions in superficial venous disease	1
Post-treatment course of acute lipodermatosclerosis	1
Minor tributary veins of the common femoral vein near the saphenofemoral junction – A postmortem study	1
Re: “Do we need another modality for truncal vein ablation?” – What about microwave as an endothermal device?	1
Implementation of the graduated compression as an adjunct to pharmaco-thromboprophylaxis in surgery trial results across the UK	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
Compression versus no compression after endovenous radiofrequency ablation: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials	1
Diameter-reflux relationship of the saphenous vein in the C0–C3 patients of chronic venous disease	1
Patient injuries in the treatment of superficial venous insufficiency registered in Finland between 2004 and 2017	1