Phlebology

Papers
(The TQCC of Phlebology is 2. The table below lists those papers that are above that threshold based on CrossRef citation counts [max. 250 papers]. The publications cover those that have been published in the past four years, i.e., from 2022-06-01 to 2026-06-01.)
ArticleCitations
Regarding: Endovenous treatment for varicose veins of the lower limbs: Comparative histological evaluation of different techniques35
Computational fluid dynamics analysis of wall shear stress in iliac vein stent: Influence of curvature and in-stent restenosis30
Efficacy and safety of short-term rivaroxaban prophylaxis after radiofrequency ablation for varicose veins: A single-centre randomised controlled trial25
Accuracy of transvaginal duplex ultrasound compared to catheter venography for the identification of pelvic vein incompetence22
The trends in venous thromboembolism occurrence and prevention after minimally invasive varicose vein surgery16
Compression versus no compression after endovenous radiofrequency ablation: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials14
Improving venous symptoms in C0s-C1s patients after multicomponent diosmin-based preparation: Initial experience13
Relationship between great saphenous vein recanalization, venous symptoms reappearance, and varicose veins recurrence rates after endovenous radiofrequency ablation13
A readability analysis of patient education materials about chronic venous disease provided by professional vascular societies12
The influence of different sub-bandage pressure values in the prevention of recurrence of venous ulceration—A ten year follow-up12
Pregnancy outcomes in 16 women with previous catheter-directed thrombolysis and stenting for acute left iliofemoral deep vein thrombosis12
Ultrasound-guided percutaneous laser ablation of tributary varicose veins using a slim-type radial fiber11
Transdermal radiofrequency (V ERASER®) plus polidocanol sclerotherapy versus polidocanol sclerotherapy alone for the treatment of reticular veins and tel11
Assessment of skin and associated soft tissue changes with ultrasonography in chronic venous disease11
Improvement in chronic pelvic pain, orthostatic intolerance and interstitial cystitis symptoms after treatment of pelvic vein insufficiency10
Risk of recurrent thromboembolic events according to treatment duration in patients with superficial vein thrombosis treated with intermediate dose of tinzaparin9
Evaluation of clinical and ultrasonographic prognostic factors for detection of iliac venous obstructions in patients with advanced chronic venous insufficiency9
Selected phlebological abstracts9
Comparison of gait parameters, functionality and health status in patients with lower extremity lymphedema and healthy controls9
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 study9
Selected phlebological abstracts9
Low concentration of sodium tetradecyl sulfate and hypertonic glucose solution for the treatment of telangiectasia: A prospective randomized clinical trial8
Selected phlebological abstracts8
Detection and quantitation of venous leg edema with the edema ruler and ultrasound8
Factors limiting women’s adherence to venous thromboembolism prophylaxis after cesarean section in the Gaza Strip: A cross-sectional study8
The sonographic features of lymph node venous networks and flow patterns in patients with primary chronic venous disease8
Prevalence and risk factors of hospital acquired venous thromboembolism8
The diverse technical choices during the implantation of the totally implantable venous access ports: A review8
Therapeutic efficacy of the polidocanol versus pingyangmycin in the treatment of maxillofacial vascular disorders7
Reply of letter to the editor: Assessment and grading of pigmentation in chronic venous insufficiency in Phlebology 20207
High intensity focused ultrasound in small saphenous vein incompetence: a pilot feasibility study7
Physical activity levels in patients with chronic venous insufficiency7
Direct oral anticoagulants for deep vein thrombosis among patients with hereditary thrombophilia—A cohort study6
New frontiers in vein and lymphatic disease6
Phenotype and function of smooth muscle cells derived from the human normal great saphenous vein in response to hypoxia6
Michel Perrin Memorial6
Authors Reply: Chronic venous disease, platelet and haemostatic abnormalities contribute to the pathogenesis of pigmented purpuric dermatoses6
Saphenous vein aneurysms characterization and treatment: A 36-year single center experience6
Transfixing Endovenous Thermal Ablation (TEThA) for varicose veins treatment - A prospective single-arm study6
Can neuromuscular electrical stimulation help prevent venous thromboembolism?6
Antithrombotic therapies for patients with acute iliofemoral deep vein thrombosis following endovenous recanalization: A single-center study and literature review6
The role of alpha-1-antitrypsin in the etiopathogenesis of chronic venous disease: A prospective clinical trial6
Association between cardiac conditions with venous leg ulcers in patients with chronic venous insufficiency6
Analysis of the postoperative hemodynamic changes in varicose vein surgery related with small saphenous vein reflux6
Long-term outcomes of infrapopliteal versus popliteal venous access for percutaneous mechanical thrombectomy in acute deep vein thrombosis: A propensity score-matched retrospective cohort study6
Assessment of YouTube™ videos on lipoedema: Quality, reliability, and educational gaps in a lymphatic disorder6
Tailoring superficial venous interventions to gender6
Improving thromboprophylaxis in the medical inpatients: The role of the resident in an academic hospital6
Dermatophlebology: Understanding dermal responses to venous disease5
Management of recurrent varicose veins: Redo open surgery versus endovascular approaches5
A surge of interest: Analysing the increased public interest in lipedema using google trends5
Correlation between reflux time and venous clinical severity score in patients undergoing saphenous vein ablation: A prospective study5
Development of lower leg edema in the late afternoon may be associated with decreased blood flow in the leg in women in the luteal phase5
Validation and reliability of the Turkish version of the Lymphedema Symptom Intensity and Distress Survey–Lower Limb (LSIDS-L) in patients with lower extremity lymphedema5
Selected phlebological abstracts5
Leg volume reduction during tiptoe movement is caused by venous ejection and calf muscle contraction5
Allergic contact dermatitis caused by n -butyl-2-cyanoacrylate in VenaBlock vein glue5
What is the recommended compression pressure for different clinical indications?5
A retrospective study on the diagnostic value of ultrasonography for primary vascular leiomyosarcoma misdiagnosed as deep vein thrombosis5
Action of high intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) ablation on the venous wall: Histopathological analysis, insights, and perspectives5
Performance of an adjustable compression wrap in occupational leg swelling5
Radiofrequency ablation of the great saphenous vein; does the choice of monopolar or bipolar catheters affect outcomes?5
Tributary treatment: Foam or phlebectomy?4
Management of the patient with the swollen lower limb4
Selected phlebological abstracts4
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 thrombosis4
Clinical, ultrasound, elastography and bioimpedance changes after radial extracorporeal shock wave therapy in patients with lipedema: A prospective within-patient study4
A multidimensional evaluation of pain in lipedema4
Which dose of calcium dobesilate is more effective and safe in chronic venous insufficiency? Multicenter retrospective clinical trial4
Selected phlebological abstracts4
Post-treatment course of acute lipodermatosclerosis4
Selected phlebological abstracts4
Interventional treatment for acute iliofemoral deep venous thrombosis4
Effectiveness of the different components of complex decongestive therapy in patients with chronic venous insufficiency: A systematic review4
Qualitative assessment of available online patient resources for pulmonary embolism and deep vein thrombosis4
Selected phlebological abstracts4
Obituary Prof. Partsch for Phlebology J4
The role of D-dimer and fibrinogen testing in catheter-directed thrombolysis with urokinase for deep venous thrombosis4
Prevention of saphenous nerve injury after below-knee laser ablation of incompetent great saphenous veins: A trial of two-step ablation and an early result4
Selected phlebological abstracts4
Histopathological analysis of vascular malformations4
Computer-assisted vacuum thrombectomy using lightning 12 and lightning flash 16 in acute proximal lower extremity deep vein thrombosis4
A prospective pilot study: In vivo stiffness comparison of light-elastic and strong-elastic off-the-shelf medical compression stockings4
Effect of pneumatic compression device and stocking use on symptoms and quality of life in women with lipedema: A proof-in-principle randomized trial3
Selected phlebological abstracts3
Third generation of laser (>1900) for endovenous thermoablation (EVLA) of varicose veins: A systematic review and meta-analysis3
Biomechanical alterations in lower limb lymphedema: Implications for walking ability and rehabilitation3
Bidirectional perforators in the lower limb are not physiologically normal: A brief commentary3
Quantifying superficial vein morphology with near-infrared imaging during venous congestion3
Pilot targeted treatment of enlarged supratrochlear vein of the forehead with 1320 nm endovenous laser ablation3
Cerebrospinal venous obstruction and breast cancer: A pilot study3
Improvement of quality of life in women ≤ 25-years-old with chronic pelvic pain following stenting of nonthrombotic iliac vein compression3
Implementation of a varicose vein module added to Swedvasc, the Swedish National Registry for vascular surgery3
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 effectiveness3
Endovenous welding: Basics and 5-year experience in the use of automatic thermal ablation in the treatment of patients with chronic vein diseases3
Role of veno-active drugs after endovenous therapy: A systematic review of the current literature3
CHIVA for dummies3
The study on the relationship between venous ulcer and ankle joint range of motion using ultrasound3
Analysis of the effects of different health education methods on improving knowledge, skills, and patient-reported outcomes in patients with lower limb varicose veins3
Duplex ultrasound findings of left ovarian vein reflux suggest an ascending pattern of progression in pelvic venous disorders (PeVD)3
Clinical observations in treatment of lower extremity varicose veins with trigger points acupuncture3
Standardizing practice patterns for venous insufficiency ultrasound3
Superficial vein thrombosis: State of art. A review3
Breaking the cycle: Addressing the drucebo effect in lymphedema care3
Venous hemodynamics in active and passive calf movements in healthy adults3
1% polidocanol endovenous microfoam (Varithena TM ) for the treatment of chronic venous disease: A position statement from the American vein and lymp3
Compression therapy in the management of varicose veins3
Formaldehyde is released from cyanoacrylate adhesives used in venous occlusion systems3
VenaBlock ® and VenaSeal ® class III cyanoacrylate products are effective and safe in varicose vei3
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 surgery3
Unveiling global interest in lymphedema: A decade of search data through google trends global interest in lymphedema: A google trends analysis3
Prevalence of comorbidities associated with lipedema. A comparative study with the general population3
Selected phlebological abstracts3
The impact of ankle movements on venous return flow: A comparative study3
Patterns of reflux in patients with CEAP C2 disease compared to patients with C6 venous ulceration3
The effects of blood flow on the structure of venous thrombi2
Efficacy of ultrasound in the evaluation of iliac vein stenting2
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
Early results of cyanoacrylate adhesive ablation versus laser ablation for the treatment of great saphenous vein insufficiency in the Chinese mainland population2
Selected Phlebological Abstracts2
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 study2
Selected phlebological abstracts2
The efficacy of aspirin compared to low molecular weight heparin as thromboprophylaxis after orthopedic surgery: A systematic review and meta-analysis2
Causal relationships between COVID-19 and venous thromboembolism: A mendelian randomization analysis2
The relationship between inspiratory muscle strength, venous refilling time, disease severity, and functional capacity in patients with chronic venous insufficiency2
Varicose vein treatment reduces edema not only in the treated legs but also in the entire body2
Selected phlebological abstracts2
Thermal imaging as a diagnostic tool for superficial venous insufficiency – a systematic review2
A novel view to varicose veins pathogenesis: Proteomic profiling suggests a pivotal role of extracellular matrix degradation2
Comparing interventions used to treat venous leg ulcers – A network meta-analysis2
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 multicente2
The impact of invasive treatment of superficial venous insufficiency of the lower extremities on cardiac functions2
The risk of muscle involvement in focal venous malformations in children2
Authors’ reply: An online survey of pelvic congestion support group members regarding comorbid symptoms and syndromes2
Selected phlebological abstracts2
Atrial fibrillation and peripheral varicose vein: Where is the connection?2
Current state of education in venous diseases within vascular surgery training programs in Italy: A national web-based survey among residents2
Treatment of anterior saphenous vein incompetence with mechanochemical endovenous ablation2
Ultrasound patterns of venous disease in patients with venous leg ulcers and morbid obesity2
Effectiveness and safety of detachable fibered coils as a single therapy for embolization in venous origin chronic pelvic pain2
Long-term results and predictors of failure after mechanochemical endovenous ablation in the treatment of primary great saphenous vein incompetence2
Application of preoperative ultrasound combined with indocyanine green lymphography in lymphaticovenular anastomosis of the lower limb-A retrospective study research2
Assessment of lower extremity venous insufficiency and lipedema and their association with knee symptoms, functions, and quality of life in patients with knee osteoarthritis2
Cyanoacrylate venous closure – Untold story or unjustified alarm?2
Comparison of cyanoacrylate closure and radiofrequency ablation for the treatment of small saphenous veins2
Duplex ultrasound evaluation in lymphedema: Pictorial essay2
Long term quality of life after non-intervention for acute iliofemoral deep venous thrombosis2
Localised intravascular coagulation complicating venous malformations: Clinical characterisation2
Nonpelvic comorbid symptoms of 45 patients with pain of pelvic venous origin, before and after treatment2
Unveiling kinesiophobia: A hidden challenge in women with lipedema2
Sclerotherapy: Indications and safety volumes2
Monocentric prospective study to valid multidisciplinary diagnostic and therapeutic approach for Nutcracker syndrome2
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 stud2
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 subjects2
Comparative analysis of the efficacy and safety of different methods for injecting polidocanol in the treatment of venous malformations2
Selected phlebological abstracts2
Emerging trends in artificial intelligence research in lymphedema: An evaluation in light of bibliometric and altmetric data2
Computed tomography pulmonary angiography for detection of pulmonary embolisms in Chinese patients2
Selected phlebological abstracts2
Selected phlebological abstracts2
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