The Epidemiology of Chronic Venous Diseases

Adhikari, Amita; Criqui, Michael H.; Wooll, V.; Denenberg, Julie O.; Froněk, Arnošt; Langer, Róbert; Klauber, Melville R.

doi:10.1177/026835550001500102

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“…The prevalence of venous disease increases with age. 13 Varicose veins are a known occupational disease, found in people required to stand for prolonged periods. We found that our study had 47.14% farmers, who admitted that their occupation required standing for long intervals.…”

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Varicose veins: a clinical study

Mulla

Pai

2017

Int Surg J

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Background: Varicose veins are a common condition affecting the lower limbs. Apart from being a cosmetic problem, it can have some serious complications if not treated in time. Multiple modes of surgical management exist for the disease. Complications of the surgery are troublesome and difficult to treat.Methods: This is a prospective study done in inpatients of SDM college of Medical Sciences, Dharwad, Karnataka, India. A total of 70 patients were included in this study and various general, demographic, clinical and surgical data outcomes were studied over a period of 4 years.Results: In our study of 70 patients we found the mean age of the study population to be 45.6% with a range of 21 to 70 years. Male patients (80%) outnumbered the females (20%). Among the 70 limbs studied, 30 (42.85%) patients had the involvement of GSV and communicating system, 6 (8.57%) had involvement of GSV and SSV systems, whereas SSV and CS were affected in 2 (2.85%) patients. 2 (2.85%) had all the three systems involved. Complications of surgery were noted in 22 (31.42%) patients, seroma formation (10%) was the commonest, followed by recurrence of the disease (8.57%), hematoma (4.28%), wound infection (2.85%) and neuropathy (5.71%).Conclusions: Varicose veins are a frequent occurrence. Commonly affect middle aged males, required to work standing for prolonged hours. The great saphenous and the communicating systems are most commonly involved, followed by great saphenous system alone. Pain is the most common presenting symptom and pigmentation the most common complication of the disease. The treatment depends on the site of incompetence and should hence be tailor-made for each case.

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Varicose veins: a clinical study

Mulla

Pai

2017

Int Surg J

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“…It is possible to reduce but not eliminate this potential bias, and it is well recognized that if researchers rely on patient self-report, it can generate a high rate of false positives and lead to a gross overestimation of prevalence [19,20]. In the experience of the authors, reliance on selfreport in a study of foot ulcer prevalence would have led to an overestimation of point prevalence by 17% and overall prevalence by as much as 27% [7].…”

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A review of design and reporting issues in self-reported prevalence studies of leg ulceration

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Nelson²,

Hale³

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Journal of Clinical Epidemiology

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“…La enfermedad venosa de las extremidades inferiores es la enfermedad vascular más frecuente 14 , representando la mayor prevalencia la insuficiencia venosa crónica superficial de la vena safena interna o externa. Sin desconocer el peligro de eventos trombóticos, aparición de úlceras, eccema o episodios de varicorragia, muchas veces la enfermedad venosa es considerada un mero problema estético desconociendo los efectos en la calidad de vida de los pacientes que sufren dolores y molestias, limitaciones en las actividades cotidianas y sociales, y en su imagen corporal y autoestima personal.…”

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Resultados en el corto y mediano plazo del tratamiento con radiofrecuencia de la insuficiencia venosa superficial

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Objective: To evaluate short and midterm results after endovenous radiofrequency obliteration for treatment of saphenous reflux. Material and Method: Review and updated follow-up of a clinical series of patients after endovenous radiofrequency obliteration of insufficient saphenous trunks at the Hospital Dr. Eduardo Pereira, Valparaíso. Diagnosis was based on clinical parameters and color doppler ultrasonography. A preoperative and postoperative quality of life questionnaire was executed. Results: 77 patients (57 female) with an average age 58.3 years (23-83) and a mean follow-up time of 13.6 months. Patients consulted for symptomatic primary varicose veins of one lower extremity (49) or both (28) with 105 extremities. According to CEAP classification there were C2:84, C3:1, C4:9, C5:4 and C6:7. There were no C0 or C1 extremities. Superficial tributaries of more than 3 mm diameter were removed using Muller's method in all extremities. Furthermore, in some patients procedures were performed as complementary treatments: perforating veins ligation, skin grafting of ulcers or cutaneous-aponeurotic resection and deferred skin graft. A color doppler ultrasonography was performed one month later observing proper saphenous vein obliteration in 99% of cases and 94% at 6-months follow-up. There were no signs of deep vein thrombosis in all patients. The quality of life questionnaire revealed symptomatic relief and surgical satisfaction in the majority of patients. Conclusion: Endovascular radiofrequency obliteration for treatment of saphenous reflux is an effective method for the short and mid terms and can be done alongside other procedure. Key words: radiofrecuency; saphenous vein. ResumenObjetivo: Evaluar los resultados iniciales y en el mediano plazo del tratamiento con radiofrecuencia (RF) de la Insuficiencia Venosa Superficial (IVS) de las extremidades inferiores. Material y Método: Serie de pacientes operados en el Hospital Dr. Eduardo Pereira, Valparaíso por IVS con tratamiento de los troncos safenos insuficientes mediante ablación RF. El diagnóstico fue clínico y mediante eco-doppler color. Se efectuó un cuestionario de calidad de vida en el pre y posoperatorio. Resultados: 77 pacientes (57 mujeres), edad promedio de 58,3 años (23-83) y un seguimiento promedio de 13,6 meses. Los pacientes consultaron por várices primarias sintomáticas de una extremidad inferior (49) o ambas (28) con 105 extremidades, clasificación CEAP C2:84, C3:1, C4:9, C5:4, y C6:7. No hubo extremidades C0 o C1. Se agregó extirpación de tributarias varicosas superficiales mayores de 3 mm de diámetro con gancho en todas las extremidades. Además, en algunos pacientes se realizó ligadura directa de venas perforantes, injerto de úlceras, o resección cutáneo-aponeurótica e injerto diferido como tratamientos complementarios. Se realizó controles con eco-doppler color observando una correcta ablación ecográfica de la vena safena en un 99% a un mes y 94% a los 6 meses de seguimiento. Hubo ausencia de trombosis venosa profunda en todos los pacientes. El ...

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The Epidemiology of Chronic Venous Diseases

Cited by 38 publications

References 66 publications

Varicose veins: a clinical study

Varicose veins: a clinical study

A review of design and reporting issues in self-reported prevalence studies of leg ulceration

Resultados en el corto y mediano plazo del tratamiento con radiofrecuencia de la insuficiencia venosa superficial

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