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Shirasugi N, Horiguchi S, Tanaka T, Shirato H, Ono H, Kawasugi K. Endovenous Thermal Ablation for a Varicose Vein Patient with Factor XII Deficiency: A Case Report. Ann Vasc Dis 2020; 13:461-464. [PMID: 33391573 PMCID: PMC7758571 DOI: 10.3400/avd.cr.20-00137] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Factor XII (FXII) deficiency is a rare coagulation disorder, and its potential relationship with venous thrombosis was reported. Here we present a case of a 67-year-old woman with FXII deficiency who successfully underwent endovenous thermal ablation (ETA) for primary varicose vein due to the incompetent great saphenous vein (GSV). The FXII deficiency was revealed through preoperative examinations, and the patient underwent ETA as a day surgery. For prophylaxis of thrombosis, she received compression therapy alone. Her postoperative course was uneventful, without any kind of thrombosis. In the presence of FXII deficiency, ETA could be safely performed.
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- Nozomu Shirasugi
- Varicose Vein Center and Department of Vascular Surgery, Yokohama Asahi Chuo General Hospital, Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan
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- Department of Dermatology, Teikyo University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, Aisei Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Hematology, Teikyo University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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Tohmasi S, Kabutey NK, Chen SL, Sheehan B, Duong WQ, Kuo IJ, Fujitani RM, Kopchok GE, Donayre CE. Iatrogenic Arteriovenous Fistula Formation after Endovenous Laser Treatment Resulting in High-output Cardiac Failure: A Case Report and Review of the Literature. Ann Vasc Surg 2020; 72:666.e13-666.e21. [PMID: 33346123 DOI: 10.1016/j.avsg.2020.10.034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/14/2020] [Revised: 09/29/2020] [Accepted: 10/10/2020] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Formation of a clinically significant iatrogenic arteriovenous fistula after endovenous laser treatment of the great saphenous vein is an extremely rare complication. Because of the infrequency of reported cases, there is no clear consensus on how to best manage this complication. We present a unique case of an iatrogenic high-output superficial femoral artery-common femoral vein fistula resulting in right heart failure and a distal deep vein thrombosis. Deployment of a covered arterial stent graft resulted in resolution of the arteriovenous fistula and high-output cardiac state. Clinically significant arteriovenous fistulas resulting from inadvertent vessel injury during endovenous laser treatment appear to be amenable to percutaneous endovascular interventions. During these challenging endovascular cases, intravascular ultrasonography can be used to help delineate the morphology of the fistula tract and obtain vessel measurements to ensure accurate endoprosthesis sizing and placement.
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- Steven Tohmasi
- Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, Irvine Medical Center, University of California, Orange, CA
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- Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, Irvine Medical Center, University of California, Orange, CA
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- Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, Irvine Medical Center, University of California, Orange, CA
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- Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, Irvine Medical Center, University of California, Orange, CA
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- Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, Irvine Medical Center, University of California, Orange, CA
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- Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, Irvine Medical Center, University of California, Orange, CA
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- Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, Irvine Medical Center, University of California, Orange, CA
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- Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, Irvine Medical Center, University of California, Orange, CA
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- Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, Irvine Medical Center, University of California, Orange, CA.
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Keo HH, Knoechel J, Spinedi L, Engelberger RP, Staub D, Regli C, Diehm N, Uthoff H. Thromboprophylaxis practice after outpatient endovenous thermal ablation. J Vasc Surg Venous Lymphat Disord 2020; 9:916-924. [PMID: 33263288 DOI: 10.1016/j.jvsv.2020.10.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/25/2020] [Accepted: 10/07/2020] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The use of endovenous thermal ablation (ETA) for the treatment of truncal varicose veins has been increasing worldwide; however, uncertainty remains regarding the need for thromboprophylaxis and follow-up of patients undergoing this minimally invasive procedure. A nationwide survey of among physicians performing ETA was conducted to assess the thromboprophylaxis practice and follow-up protocols after ETA in Switzerland. METHODS A questionnaire was sent to all ETA-certified physicians (n = 193) in Switzerland. The survey covered procedure type, thromboprophylaxis (including pharmacologic and compression therapy), duplex ultrasound follow-up examinations, and the management of endovenous heat-induced thrombosis (EHIT). RESULTS Overall, 121 responses were received, for a response rate of 62.7%. Of the 121 respondents, 71 were vascular medicine specialists (58.7%) and 46 were general or vascular surgeons (38.0%), representing the two largest groups of specialists, followed by 2 dermatologists (1.7%) and 2 interventional radiologists (1.7%). Pharmacologic thromboprophylaxis after ETA was always used by 86 physicians (71.1%), nearly always by 8 (6.6%), frequently used by 5 (4.1%), rarely used by 21 (17.4%), and never by 1 physician (0.8%). A direct oral anticoagulant drug was the preferred type of thromboprophylaxis used by 92 physicians (77.3%). The first dose of thromboprophylaxis was mostly administered immediately after intervention by 53 physicians (53.7%). The duration of postablation thromboprophylaxis ranged from 1 to 21 days, with 7 to 10 days used by 57 physicians. Compression therapy was used by all physicians, with large variation in duration ranging from 1 to 42 days after a single ETA session and after ETA with concomitant phlebectomy. Postablation duplex ultrasonography was performed routinely by 120 respondents (99.2%), and 84 respondents (69.4%) performed two to three duplex ultrasound scans. Management of EHIT depended on the EHIT class and differed widely among the physicians. CONCLUSIONS Our nationwide survey on thromboprophylaxis practices after ETA of truncal varicose veins in Switzerland showed that most physicians use pharmacologic thromboprophylaxis, with a direct oral anticoagulant drug the preferred agent. However, the timing of the first dose and the duration of thromboprophylaxis varied widely among the respondents, reflecting the uncertainty in this domain owing to the absence of high-quality evidence-based guidelines.
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- Hak Hong Keo
- Vascular Institute Central Switzerland, Aarau, Switzerland; Department of Angiology, University Hospital and University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland.
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- Vascular Institute Central Switzerland, Aarau, Switzerland
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- Division of Angiology, Cantonal Hospital Fribourg, Fribourg, Switzerland
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- Department of Angiology, University Hospital and University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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- Vascular Institute Central Switzerland, Aarau, Switzerland
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- Department of Angiology, University Hospital and University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland; Gefässpraxis am See - Lakeside Vascular Center, Lucerne, Switzerland
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Karathanos C, Spanos K, Batzalexis K, Nana P, Kouvelos G, Rousas N, Giannoukas AD. Prospective comparative study of different endovenous thermal ablation systems for treatment of great saphenous vein reflux. J Vasc Surg Venous Lymphat Disord 2020; 9:660-668. [PMID: 33099037 DOI: 10.1016/j.jvsv.2020.10.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/02/2020] [Accepted: 10/07/2020] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The aim of our study was to compare three different endovenous thermal ablation (EVTA) modalities in the treatment of great saphenous vein (GSV) incompetence. METHODS We performed a single-center, prospective, comparative cohort study that included consecutive patients undergoing EVTA of the GSV. Patients were treated with either segmental radiofrequency ablation (sRFA) or endovenous laser ablation (EVLA) with a 1470-nm dual radial fiber or with a 1470-nm jacket-tip fiber. The clinical classification CEAP (clinical, etiologic, anatomic, pathophysiologic), 10-cm visual analog scale scores for pain, Venous Clinical Severity Scores (VCSSs), and chronic venous insufficiency quality-of-life questionnaire (CIVIQ-20) scores were recorded. The primary outcome was clinical success, which was defined as the absence of reflux or recanalization of the GSV and procedure-related complications, assessed at 7 and 30 days and 1 year postoperatively. The secondary outcomes were the assessment of postoperative pain using the VAS and improvement in the VCSSs and CIVIQ-20 scores. RESULTS A total of 153 patients (160 limbs) had undergone sRFA (sRFA group; n = 53 limbs), 1470-nm radial fiber EVLA (EVLA-R group; n = 55 limbs), or 1470-nm jacket-tip fiber EVLA (EVLA-J group; n = 52 limbs). The patient demographics, CEAP clinical class, and intraoperative details were comparable among the three groups. The GSV occlusion rate at 1 year was 93% in the sRFA group, 93% in the EVLA-R group, and 95% in the EVLA-J group. No major complications were observed postoperatively. Endothermal heat-induced thrombosis was observed in 2 (4.4%), 1 (2.2%), and 2 (4.4%) patients in the sRFA, EVLA-R, and EVLA-J groups, respectively (P > .5). The VCSS showed greater improvement in the EVLA-R group at 1 week compared with that in the sRFA (P = .05) and EVLA-J (P = .002) groups. Changes in the CIVIQ-20 score were in favor of the EVLA-R group at 7 days (-14.3 ± 10.3 vs -7.9 ± 5.9; adjusted difference, 6.06; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.57-10.55; P = .01) and 30 days (-12 ± 8 vs -11.2 ± 7; adjusted difference, 5.5; 95% CI, 1.21-9.81; P = .02) postoperatively compared with the sRFA group and at 7 days compared with the EVLA-J group (-14.3 ± 10.3 vs -9.6 ± 7.9; adjusted difference, -4.4; 95% CI, -9.06 to 0.22; P = .05). Analyzing the different components of the CIVIQ-20, pain, and physical scores showed a greater reduction in the EVLA-R group in the early postoperative period compared with that in the sRFA and EVLA-J groups. CONCLUSIONS All three EVTA modalities showed equal effectiveness and safety for the treatment of GSV reflux. EVLA with the 1470-nm radial fiber showed better outcomes in terms of early postoperative VCSSs and pain and physical CIVIQ scores. The clinical and quality of life benefits were similar for all modalities at 1 year postoperatively.
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- Christos Karathanos
- Department of Vascular Surgery, University Hospital of Larissa, Faculty of Medicine, School of Health Sciences, University of Thessaly, Larissa, Greece.
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, University Hospital of Larissa, Faculty of Medicine, School of Health Sciences, University of Thessaly, Larissa, Greece
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, University Hospital of Larissa, Faculty of Medicine, School of Health Sciences, University of Thessaly, Larissa, Greece
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, University Hospital of Larissa, Faculty of Medicine, School of Health Sciences, University of Thessaly, Larissa, Greece
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, University Hospital of Larissa, Faculty of Medicine, School of Health Sciences, University of Thessaly, Larissa, Greece
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, University Hospital of Larissa, Faculty of Medicine, School of Health Sciences, University of Thessaly, Larissa, Greece
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, University Hospital of Larissa, Faculty of Medicine, School of Health Sciences, University of Thessaly, Larissa, Greece
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Skeik N, Murray B, Carlson C, Jayarajan SN, Manunga J, Mirza A, Schmidt C. Determining Risk Factors for Endovenous Heat-induced Thrombosis after Radiofrequency Ablation. Ann Vasc Surg 2020; 71:1-8. [PMID: 32950624 DOI: 10.1016/j.avsg.2020.08.148] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2020] [Revised: 07/27/2020] [Accepted: 08/16/2020] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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BACKGROUND The objective of this study was to evaluate risk factors, incidence, management, and outcome of endovenous heat-induced thrombosis (EHIT) related to radiofrequency ablation (RFA). METHODS This was a single-center retrospective analysis of patients over the age of 18 who underwent RFA between 2016 and 2019. Demographics, comorbidities, medications, severity scores, vascular anatomy, procedural details, and outcome data were collected. EHIT-related data included occurrence, grade, laterality, management, and outcome. RESULTS During the study period, 672 RFA procedures were performed at our institution. Of these, 642 (median age 57 (21-93), 62.3% female) met study inclusion criteria. EHIT was observed in 43 (6.6%) cases. Concurrent left common femoral vein (CFV) or right femoral vein (FV) incompetence was found to be more prevalent in the EHIT group (P = 0.024 and P = 0.011, respectively). Compared with performing RFA alone, concurrent performance of stab phlebectomy and sclerotherapy with RFA on the left side was found to be associated with possible increased risk for EHIT (P = 0.021). Furthermore, patients with diabetes mellitus (DM) (P = 0.05) and those with median diameter of the treated left vein of 1.2 cm (P = 0.02) were more likely to have a higher EHIT grade (III and IV) than those without DM and those with smaller vein diameter, respectively. Management included aspirin (44%), anticoagulant (28%), both (10%), or neither (18%). EHIT either resolved or regressed (64%), did not change (5%), or propagated (8%) at follow-up. CONCLUSIONS Left CFV or right FV incompetence was found to be more prevalent in the total EHIT group. Furthermore, DM and the median size of the treated vein on the left (1.2 cm) were more prevalent in the high (III-IV) versus low grade (I-II) EHIT group. More than 50% of EHIT improved (regressed or resolved) at follow-up regardless of the management option. Further analysis with larger patient samples are needed to confirm the association between these variables and the development of EHIT.
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- Nedaa Skeik
- Minneapolis Heart Institute®, at Abbott Northwestern Hospital - Part of Allina Health, Minneapolis, MN.
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- B.S. Cellular and Molecular Biology, Winona State University, Emergency Care Consultants Medical Scribe, Medical School Candidate, Winona, MN
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- Abbott Northwestern Hospital - Part of Allina Health, Minneapolis, MN
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- Minneapolis Heart Institute®, at Abbott Northwestern Hospital - Part of Allina Health, Minneapolis, MN
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- Minneapolis Heart Institute®, at Abbott Northwestern Hospital - Part of Allina Health, Minneapolis, MN
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- Minneapolis Heart Institute®, at Abbott Northwestern Hospital - Part of Allina Health, Minneapolis, MN
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- Minneapolis Heart Institute®, at Abbott Northwestern Hospital - Part of Allina Health, Minneapolis, MN
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OBJECTIVE To provide an evidence-based overview of endovenous laser ablation and describe its role as an effective and durable technique for the management of superficial venous insufficiency. METHODS The published literature on the treatment of varicose veins using endovenous laser ablation was reviewed. The literature search focused on the history of endovenous laser ablation, its safety and durability, known complications, and differences in outcomes based on the iterations of fiber type and laser wavelength. RESULTS Treatment safety and efficacy of endovenous laser ablation appear to be based on the amount of energy administered over a defined distance, or the linear endovenous energy density. The ideal linear endovenous energy density varies with the laser wavelength and fiber-type. Post-operative pain and bruising may be reduced by the use of higher wavelength fibers or the use of radial or jacket-tip fibers as compared to bare-tip fibers. The incidence of endothermal heat-induced thrombosis remains low and has declined with increasing experience. Reports have demonstrated a greater than 90% technical success rate with saphenous endovenous laser ablation, long-term durability of ablation, and commensurate improvement in quality of life. CONCLUSIONS Endovenous laser ablation is a safe and durable treatment option for the management of incompetent superficial and perforator veins of the lower extremities. As an endothermal technology, it remains a key component of the standard of care for the treatment of chronic venous insufficiency.
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- Atlantic Health, Morristown Medical Center, Kabnick Vein Center, Morristown, NJ, USA
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- Department of Surgery, NYU Langone Health, New York City, NY, USA
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A successful surgical treatment of pulmonary thromboembolism after endovenous radiofrequency ablation with extracorporeal membrane oxygenation bridging. TURK GOGUS KALP DAMAR CERRAHISI DERGISI-TURKISH JOURNAL OF THORACIC AND CARDIOVASCULAR SURGERY 2020; 28:369-371. [PMID: 32551169 DOI: 10.5606/tgkdc.dergisi.2020.17565] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/24/2018] [Accepted: 12/23/2019] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Pulmonary embolism after endovenous radiofrequency ablation is very rare, but a clinically severe complication. Herein, we report a case of pulmonary embolism after endovenous radiofrequency ablation. Early after radiofrequency ablation pulmonary embolism developed and extracorporeal membrane oxygenation implantation was performed. Under extracorporeal membrane oxygenation support, surgical pulmonary embolectomy was performed successfully using the same cannulas and the patient was discharged without any neurological sequelae. In conclusion, although rare after radiofrequency ablation, early recognition of pulmonary embolism and prompt treatment can be life-saving.
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Liao CJ, Song SH, Li T, Zhang Y, Zhang WD. Randomized clinical trial of radiofrequency-induced thermotherapy combined with transilluminated powered phlebectomy versus high ligation and stripping for the treatment of lower limb varicose veins. J Vasc Surg Venous Lymphat Disord 2020; 9:95-100. [PMID: 32454239 DOI: 10.1016/j.jvsv.2020.04.028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/18/2019] [Accepted: 04/14/2020] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The objective of this study was to evaluate the efficacy and safety of radiofrequency-induced thermotherapy (RFiTT) combined with transilluminated powered phlebectomy (TIPP) in the treatment of lower limb varicose veins (VVs) in comparison with high ligation and stripping (HLS) combined with TIPP. METHODS The patients with lower limb VVs were randomly assigned to RFiTT combined with TIPP or HLS combined with TIPP. The primary end point was total closure rate of the great saphenous vein at 12 months. Secondary end points included Venous Clinical Severity Score and 14-item Chronic Venous Insufficiency Questionnaire score changes at 12 months and perioperative complications. RESULTS The total closure rate of the great saphenous vein at 12 months was slightly lower in the RFiTT group (90.9% [90/99]) than in the HLS group (97.0% [98/101]) but not statistically significant (χ2 = 0.068; P = .08). Operation time, intraoperative blood loss, duration in hospital, duration in bed, and resumption of activities were statistically significantly better with RFiTT than with HLS. There were no significant differences between the groups in deep venous thrombosis, phlebitis, hematomas, pain, and infection. However, skin pigmentation and paresthesia were statistically significantly better with RFiTT than with HLS. At 12 months, both groups showed similar improvement from baseline in Venous Clinical Severity Score (1.28 ± 0.57 in the RFiTT group vs 1.33 ± 0.61 in the HLS group) and 14-item Chronic Venous Insufficiency Questionnaire score (67.32 ± 1.29 in the RFiTT group vs 67.45 ± 1.32 in the HLS group); however, neither group was superior to the other. CONCLUSIONS RFiTT combined with TIPP is an effective treatment method for lower limb VVs and had a more satisfactory clinical outcome in surgical data, skin pigmentation, and paresthesia than HLS at the 12-month follow-up.
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- Chuan-Jun Liao
- Department of Vascular Surgery, Beijing Chaoyang Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Beijing Chaoyang Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Beijing Chaoyang Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Beijing Chaoyang Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Beijing Chaoyang Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China.
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Kim TI, Zhang Y, Guzman RJ, Ochoa Chaar CI. Trends of hospital-based surgery for varicose veins in the elderly. J Vasc Surg Venous Lymphat Disord 2020; 9:146-153.e2. [PMID: 32360785 DOI: 10.1016/j.jvsv.2020.04.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2020] [Accepted: 04/14/2020] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The treatment of varicose veins has shifted during the past decade to the office setting. Although recent studies have demonstrated the safety of venous ablation for the elderly in the office, a paucity of data is available on the contemporary outcomes of surgery for varicose veins in the operating room. The present study analyzed the trends and outcomes of varicose vein surgery in the elderly using a large national database. METHODS The American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Initiative Program database (2005-2017) was reviewed. Patients undergoing vein ablation or open surgery (ie, high ligation, stripping, phlebectomy) for venous insufficiency were identified using Current Procedural Terminology codes and the principal diagnosis. The patients were stratified into 3 age groups <65, 65 to 79, and ≥80 years. The preoperative and operative characteristics and outcomes were compared. Logistic regression was performed to identify the risk factors associated with any adverse event, defined as any morbidity or mortality. RESULTS A total of 48,615 venous surgeries had been performed, with 9177 (18.9%) performed in patients aged 65 to 79 years and 1180 (2.4%) in patients aged ≥80 years. The proportion of patients in the 65- to 79-age group had steadily increased during the study period from 12.8% in 2005 to 22.3% in 2017 (P < .01). The proportion of patients aged ≥80 years had remained stable (P = .23). Patients aged ≥80 years had significantly more comorbidities, were more likely to have undergone vein ablation alone (P < .01), were more likely to be treated for ulceration (P < .01) and less likely to have received general anesthesia (P < .01) compared with the younger age groups. Overall morbidity increased significantly with increased age group (P < .01) but remained low (2.5%). Mortality was very low (0.02%) and not significantly different among the age groups. The factors independently associated with any adverse event were dialysis (odds ratio [OR], 7.12; 95% confidence interval [CI], 3.3-15.6), American Society of Anesthesiologists classification per unit increase (OR, 1.2; 95% CI, 1.02-1.3), use of general anesthesia (OR, 1.2; 95% CI, 1.0-1.4), and combined venous ablation and open procedures compared with venous ablation alone (OR, 1.3; 95% CI, 1.0-1.5). However, age was not associated with adverse events (OR, 1.0; 95% CI, 1.0-1.0). CONCLUSIONS Varicose vein surgery is safe for all age groups and is being increasingly offered to the elderly. High-risk patients might benefit from the avoidance of hybrid procedures and general anesthesia when possible to minimize the occurrence of adverse events. Conservative measures should be exhausted before surgery for the dialysis population.
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- Tanner I Kim
- Division of Vascular Surgery, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, Conn
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- Department of Surgery, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, Conn; Department of Environmental Health Sciences, Yale School of Public Health, New Haven, Conn
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- Division of Vascular Surgery, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, Conn
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Rodriguez Santos F, Loson V, Coria A, Marquez Fosser C, Dotta M, Katsini R, Pared C, Bauzá Moreno H, Martínez H. Secondary Ablation of Recanalized Saphenous Vein after Endovenous Thermal Ablation. Ann Vasc Surg 2020; 68:172-178. [PMID: 32339689 DOI: 10.1016/j.avsg.2020.04.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/04/2019] [Revised: 04/01/2020] [Accepted: 04/16/2020] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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BACKGROUND To describe the occlusion rate and clinical response of a redo ablative procedure in symptomatic patients with recanalization of saphenous vein after endovascular thermal ablation. METHODS A retrospective cohort study was performed in a prospectively collected data of symptomatic patients with recanalization of the great saphenous vein (GSV) or small saphenous vein (SSV) after endovascular thermal ablation who underwent a secondary ablation (SA) from June 2015 to May 2018. RESULTS Ten patients (15 limbs) with recanalization of the GSV or SSV were treated with SA. The median age was 67 years and 60% were men. The median time from the first ablation was 7.3 years (interquartile range [IQR] 6.5-9.6). For SA, radiofrequency ablation was performed in 12 limbs (80%) and ultrasound-guided foam sclerotherapy in 3 cases (20%). The GSV was the treated vessel in 14 cases (93.3%). No complications were reported. Median follow-up was 13 months. Preoperative and 1-year follow-up Venous Clinical Severity Score was 9 (IQR 5-10) and 4 (IQR 2-8), respectively. Duplex ultrasound evaluation after 1 year showed an occlusion rate of 93.3% evidencing a partially recanalized vein in 1 treated limb. CONCLUSIONS In this study, the occlusion rate was 93.3% at 1 year after SA; clinical improvement and no complications were reported. SA appears to be a valid option for the treatment of symptomatic patients with recanalized GSV or SSV.
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- Fanny Rodriguez Santos
- Phlebolymphology Unit, General Surgery Department, Hospital Italiano de Buenos Aires, Argentina.
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- Phlebolymphology Unit, General Surgery Department, Hospital Italiano de Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Phlebolymphology Unit, General Surgery Department, Hospital Italiano de Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Phlebolymphology Unit, General Surgery Department, Hospital Italiano de Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Phlebolymphology Unit, General Surgery Department, Hospital Italiano de Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Phlebolymphology Unit, General Surgery Department, Hospital Italiano de Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Phlebolymphology Unit, General Surgery Department, Hospital Italiano de Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Phlebolymphology Unit, General Surgery Department, Hospital Italiano de Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Phlebolymphology Unit, General Surgery Department, Hospital Italiano de Buenos Aires, Argentina
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Spinedi L, Stricker H, Keo HH, Staub D, Uthoff H. Feasibility and safety of flush endovenous laser ablation of the great saphenous vein up to the saphenofemoral junction. J Vasc Surg Venous Lymphat Disord 2020; 8:1006-1013. [PMID: 32284310 DOI: 10.1016/j.jvsv.2020.01.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/16/2020] [Accepted: 01/30/2020] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The optimal ablation distance from the catheter tip to the common femoral vein during endovenous laser ablation (EVLA) of the great saphenous vein (GSV) is a matter of debate. In this study, we evaluated the feasibility and safety of flush ablation (fEVLA) of the GSV. METHODS This single-center, retrospective analysis of prospectively collected data included all consecutive fEVLA interventions of the GSV between September 2017 and October 2018. Interventions were performed with a 1470-nm radially emitting fiber. Primary end points were technical feasibility of fEVLA and endovenous heat-induced thrombosis (EHIT) class 2 to class 4. Secondary end points were procedure-related complications; anatomic success at week 6; and flush occlusion at day 1, day 10, and week 6. RESULTS A total of 135 consecutive intended fEVLA procedures were performed in 113 patients (86 female, 27 male). The average body mass index was 24.9 ± 4.3 kg/m2. The Clinical, Etiology, Anatomy, and Pathophysiology (CEAP) clinical class for these patients was C2 in 78 (57.8%), C3 in 48 (35.6%), C4 in 8 (5.9%), and C5 in 1 (0.7%). The GSV diameter at the saphenofemoral junction was 9.4 ± 2.7 mm with a maximum of 16 mm. In 126 cases (93.3%), concomitant treatment of tributaries with phlebectomy or foam sclerotherapy was performed. In 127 cases (94.1%), fEVLA was technically feasible; in 8 cases (5.9%), appropriate catheter tip placement was not possible. In these cases, "standard" GSV ablation 10 to 20 mm distal to the saphenofemoral junction was performed. In the remaining 127 cases, one (0.8%) EHIT class 2 and one (0.8%) EHIT class 3 developed at day 10. After a 2- to 3-week course of anticoagulation with rivaroxaban, these EHIT cases resolved without sequelae. Furthermore, one (0.8%) superficial vein thrombosis and one (0.8%) calf vein thrombosis at the site of phlebectomy were observed. No local groin complication occurred. Flush occlusion was observed in 94.5%, 95.3%, and 88.2% of the cases at day 1, day 10, and week 6, respectively. Multivariate regression analysis revealed no significant association between flush ablation at day 1 and age, body mass index, CEAP class, fiber type, maximum vein diameter, or applied joules per centimeter. CONCLUSIONS The results of this study suggest that fEVLA of the GSV using a radial emitting laser is feasible and seems to be safe.
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- Luca Spinedi
- Department of Angiology, Ospedale Regionale di Locarno, Locarno, Switzerland.
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- Department of Angiology, Ospedale Regionale di Locarno, Locarno, Switzerland
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- Department of Angiology, University Hospital Basel, University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland; Vascular Institute Central Switzerland, Aarau, Switzerland
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- Department of Angiology, University Hospital Basel, University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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- Department of Angiology, University Hospital Basel, University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland; Gefässpraxis am See, Lakeside Vascular Center, Lucerne, Switzerland
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Bitargil M, Kılıç HE. Ablation of the great saphenous vein with F-care versus Closurefast endovenous radiofrequency therapy: Double-blinded prospective study. Phlebology 2020; 35:561-565. [DOI: 10.1177/0268355520913389] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/14/2023]
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Objectives F-care (endovenous radiofrequency, F Care Systems, Antwerp, Belgium) is a relatively new radiofrequency ablation technique for the treatment of venous insufficiency. There is a lack of published data about F-care in literature. This study aimed to prospectively compare the F-care method with conventional endovenous radiofrequency ablation Closurefast method for the management of incompetent great saphenous veins. Methods Between June 2015 and December 2018, 114 patients with incompetent varicose veins were treated either with the F-care or Closurefast. The pre-, intra-, postprocedural, and follow-up data of the patients were collected and prospectively compared. Results The average ablated vein length was 23.1 ± 4 cm in the F-care group and 26.6 ± 4 cm in the Closurefast group ( P = 0.01). The average procedure time was 17.4 ± 4 min (range: 10–30 min) in the F-care group, and 17.1 ± 3 min (range: 11–27 min) in the Closurefast group ( P = 0.77). The one-month total occlusion rates in the F-care and Closurefast groups were 96.2% and 98.1%, respectively ( P = 0.5). The one-year full occlusion rates in the F-care and Closurefast groups were 71.7% and 90.6%, respectively ( P = 0.013). In both the F-care and Closurefast groups, the venous clinical severity scores declined significantly with no difference between groups. There was no significant difference between adverse events following F-care treatment compared with Closurefast treatment ( P ≤ 0.05). Conclusions The F-care system was as safe and fast, but the one-year closure rate was significantly lower when compared to the other method. There was no significant difference between the adverse effects of both approaches. Further large-scale, multi-center prospective studies with long-term outcomes are required to identify the effectiveness of F-care treatment modality for patients with saphenous vein insufficiency.
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- Macit Bitargil
- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Şişli Hamidiye Etfal Research and Training Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Şişli Hamidiye Etfal Research and Training Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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Encarnacion S N, Onida S, Lane TRA, Davies AH. Do we need another modality for truncal vein ablation? Phlebology 2020; 35:644-646. [DOI: 10.1177/0268355520913390] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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- Nelson Encarnacion S
- Department of Vascular Surgery, National Medical Center “20 de Noviembre”, Mexico City, Mexico
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, London, UK
- Section of Vascular Surgery, Department of Surgery and Cancer, Imperial College London, London, UK
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, London, UK
- Section of Vascular Surgery, Department of Surgery and Cancer, Imperial College London, London, UK
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, London, UK
- Section of Vascular Surgery, Department of Surgery and Cancer, Imperial College London, London, UK
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Pavlović MD. Radiofrequency Ablation Does Not Increase the Incidence of Endovenous Heat-Induced Thrombosis Compared with Endovenous Laser Ablation: The Incidence of Advanced EHIT Classes May Be Actually Higher in EVLA. Ann Vasc Surg 2020; 67:e572. [PMID: 32179145 DOI: 10.1016/j.avsg.2020.02.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/23/2020] [Revised: 02/04/2020] [Accepted: 02/16/2020] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Clinical response to combination therapy in the treatment of varicose veins. J Vasc Surg Venous Lymphat Disord 2020; 8:216-223. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jvsv.2019.10.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/11/2019] [Accepted: 10/13/2019] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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Hamann SA, van der Velden SK, de Maeseneer MG. Response to “Endovenous Thermal Ablation for Incompetent Saphenous Veins With an Aneurysm Close to the Junction: Useful or Not?”. Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg 2019; 58:942. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ejvs.2019.08.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2019] [Accepted: 08/02/2019] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Pihlaja T, Romsi P, Ohtonen P, Jounila J, Pokela M. Post-procedural Compression vs. No Compression After Radiofrequency Ablation and Concomitant Foam Sclerotherapy of Varicose Veins: A Randomised Controlled Non-inferiority Trial. Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg 2019; 59:73-80. [PMID: 31753745 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejvs.2019.08.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2019] [Revised: 08/14/2019] [Accepted: 08/14/2019] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To compare post-operative compression with no compression, after radiofrequency endothermal ablation (RFA) of a truncal varicose vein and concomitant foam sclerotherapy of the tributaries. METHODS This prospective randomised controlled, non-inferiority trial recruited patients from two centres in Northern Ostrobothnia, Finland. Patients with clinical class C2-C4 chronic venous disease were randomised to receive no compression after the operation, or to receive compression stockings continuously for two days, and then, during the daytime for five days. In follow up visits, additional foam sclerotherapy was performed for symptoms of distal incompetence. Patients were followed up for six months. The primary outcome was occlusion of the RFA treated truncal vein at six months. Secondary outcomes were return to full activity within 14 days, Aberdeen Varicose Vein Questionnaire (AVVQ) score, post-operative pain, need for painkillers, and postprocedural complications. RESULTS Of 177 included patients, 90 were allocated to post-operative compression and 87 to no compression. At six months, both groups showed 100% occlusion rates in RFA treated truncal veins (95% confidence interval -0.043-0.042). Within 14 days of treatment, full physical activity was achieved by 87% of the compression group and 81% of the no compression group, (p = .29). At six months, the AVVQ scores were comparable and significantly improved in both groups, compared with baseline. Pain scores were comparable between groups, in day to day analyses, and they were significantly lower in both groups on day 10, compared with pre-operative pain caused by varicose veins. On average, post-operative pain medication was used for 2.3 days and for 2.8 days in the compression and no compression groups, respectively (p = .28). Complications throughout the six month follow up were comparable between groups, although skin rash/blisters occurred more often in the compression group (p = .01). CONCLUSION After treating C2-C4 varicose veins with RFA and concomitant foam sclerotherapy, no post-operative compression was non-inferior to post-operative compression, in terms of safety and efficacy. ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT02890563.
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- Toni Pihlaja
- Department of Vascular Surgery, Oulu University Hospital, Finland; Medical Research Centre Oulu, University of Oulu, Oulu, Finland.
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Oulu University Hospital, Finland
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- Medical Research Centre Oulu, University of Oulu, Oulu, Finland; Division of Operative Care, Oulu University Hospital, Oulu, Finland
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- Department of Surgery, Raahe Regional Hospital, Finland
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Oulu University Hospital, Finland
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Objectives The aim of sclerotherapy is to induce fibrosclerosis of superficial veins. We postulated that inadvertent entry of sclerosants into deep veins can result in sclerotic occlusion, deep vein sclerosis, a non-thrombotic process distinct from spontaneous deep vein thrombosis. The aim of this study was to assess the role of d-dimer in differentiating between deep vein sclerosis and deep vein thrombosis. Methods Proximal trunks of great and small saphenous veins were treated with endovenous laser ablation. Venous tributaries and perforators were treated with foam ultrasound guided sclerotherapy. Ultrasound studies of lower limb deep veins were performed before and one week after the procedures, to detect deep vein occlusions (DVOs). d-dimer levels were measured for DVOs and long-term ultrasound studies monitored the recanalisation rates. Results In a six-year period, 9143 procedures were performed in 1325 patients for bilateral varicose veins. This included 1124 endovenous laser ablation and 8019 foam ultrasound guided sclerotherapy procedures. A total of 259 DVOs (2.83%) were identified on ultrasound which included 251 deep vein sclerosis (2.74%), seven deep vein thrombosis (0.07%) and one endovenous heat-induced thrombosis (EHIT, 0.08%). d-dimer values <0.5 µg/mL excluded deep vein thrombosis s, 0.5–1.0 µg/mL were more likely to be associated with deep vein sclerosis and >1.0 µg/mL were a more likely to be associated with deep vein thrombosis. Lower sclerosant concentrations and higher foam volumes were associated with increased risk of DVO ( p < .0001). No significant relationship was found between DVO and gender or thrombophilia. Deep vein thrombosis and EHIT cases but not deep vein sclerosis patients were anticoagulated. None had thromboembolic complications. Patients were followed up for a median of 299 days (37–1994 days). Recanalisation rates were 71.1% for deep vein sclerosis (92.3% competent) and 71.4% for deep vein thrombosis (60.0% competent). Conclusions Deep vein sclerosis is a relatively benign clinical entity distinct from deep vein thrombosis and does not require anticoagulation. Majority of affected veins on long-term follow-up regain patency and competence. d-dimer can be used to assist in differentiating deep vein sclerosis from deep vein thrombosis.
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Wu Z, Ma Y. Endovenous Thermal Ablation for Incompetent Saphenous Veins With an Aneurysm Close to the Junction: Useful or Not? Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg 2019; 58:941-942. [PMID: 31474493 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejvs.2019.07.043] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2019] [Accepted: 07/23/2019] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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- Zhoupeng Wu
- Department of Vascular Surgery, West China Hospital, Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, West China Hospital, Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China.
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Vascular training does matter in the outcomes of saphenous high ligation and stripping. J Vasc Surg Venous Lymphat Disord 2019; 7:732-738. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jvsv.2019.01.060] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2018] [Accepted: 01/19/2019] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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Boyle E, Reid J, O’Donnell M, Harkin D, Badger S. Thromboprophylaxis for varicose vein procedures – A national survey. Phlebology 2019; 34:598-603. [DOI: 10.1177/0268355519828931] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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Background Venous thromboembolism is rare following varicose vein ablation procedures, but uncertainty about its incidence combined with a lack of evidence-based clinical guidelines regarding thromboprophylaxis has led to debate about best practice. We conducted a national survey to investigate current practice among Irish vascular surgeons. Methods An anonymous online questionnaire was emailed to all members of the Irish Association of Vascular Surgeons and the Northern Ireland Vascular Society. Results Response rate was 60%. With regard to procedure type, 36.7% of respondents use only endovenous techniques and 53% use a combination of open and endovenous. Formal duplex imaging on all patients is obtained by 53.3%. With regard to VTE prevention, 73.3% always give thromboprophylaxis. For those who give it selectively, a variety of factors were considered as risks. Pharmacological agents used are enoxaparin in 73.3% of cases or tinzaparin, and 71.4% use a single dose (either 20/40 mg or 3500/4500 IU respectively). If patients are already taking anticoagulation, this is continued by 46.7% of respondents. Routine post procedure duplex imaging is carried out by 23.1% of recipients, either by the surgeon or formally and 80% review patients clinically. Moreover, 43.3% of respondents claim to know their post-operative VTE rate and this varies from 0 to 1% with one mortality reported. Conclusions The majority of respondents use single-dose thromboprophylaxis periprocedurally for varicose vein ablation procedures. VTE rates are low but the true incidence may be unknown.
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- Emily Boyle
- Department of Vascular Surgery, Royal Victoria Hospital, Belfast, UK
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Royal Victoria Hospital, Belfast, UK
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Royal Victoria Hospital, Belfast, UK
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Royal Victoria Hospital, Belfast, UK
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Royal Victoria Hospital, Belfast, UK
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Radiofrequency Ablation of the Marginal Venous System in Patients with Venous Malformations. Cardiovasc Intervent Radiol 2018; 42:213-219. [DOI: 10.1007/s00270-018-2099-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/29/2018] [Accepted: 10/16/2018] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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