Pub Date : 2026-03-01Epub Date: 2026-02-28DOI: 10.1016/j.jvsv.2025.102414
Mateo Coppola BS , Justin Wang BA , James Whitley BS , Ethan Chi BS , Estefania Narvaez BS , Michelle Antony BS , Eric Hager MD
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Pub Date : 2026-03-01Epub Date: 2026-02-28DOI: 10.1016/j.jvsv.2025.102409
Anusha Jacob DO
{"title":"Nitinol Venous Stents Do Not Improve Iliac Vein Stenting Accuracy in Comparison to Elgiloy Stents","authors":"Anusha Jacob DO","doi":"10.1016/j.jvsv.2025.102409","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jvsv.2025.102409","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":17537,"journal":{"name":"Journal of vascular surgery. Venous and lymphatic disorders","volume":"14 2","pages":"Article 102409"},"PeriodicalIF":2.8,"publicationDate":"2026-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147395620","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Observation of Bidirectional Lymph Flow Dynamics at the Dermal Backflow Areas in Lymphedema Using Contrast-enhanced Ultrasound","authors":"Takahiro Hirayama MD , Kiyoka Omoto MD, PhD , Shinobu Matsubara MD, PhD , Naoto Yamamoto MD, PhD","doi":"10.1016/j.jvsv.2025.102412","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jvsv.2025.102412","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":17537,"journal":{"name":"Journal of vascular surgery. Venous and lymphatic disorders","volume":"14 2","pages":"Article 102412"},"PeriodicalIF":2.8,"publicationDate":"2026-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147396077","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2026-03-01Epub Date: 2026-02-28DOI: 10.1016/j.jvsv.2025.102423
Joseph Hart MD, MHL , Mona Li MD , Mark Davies MD, PhD, MBA
{"title":"Risk Activity Index: A Measure of Frailty and Its Impact on Venous Leg Ulcer Healing and Recurrence","authors":"Joseph Hart MD, MHL , Mona Li MD , Mark Davies MD, PhD, MBA","doi":"10.1016/j.jvsv.2025.102423","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jvsv.2025.102423","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":17537,"journal":{"name":"Journal of vascular surgery. Venous and lymphatic disorders","volume":"14 2","pages":"Article 102423"},"PeriodicalIF":2.8,"publicationDate":"2026-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147396149","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2026-03-01Epub Date: 2026-01-05DOI: 10.1016/j.jvsv.2025.102441
Binyu Zheng MS , Yangzheng Xia MS , Ranting Ye MS , Dongmei Liu MD, PhD , Gaorui Liu AMS, FASA, RPhS , Yong Liu MD, PhD
<div><h3>Objective</h3><div>The study aims to elucidate the factors associated with the short-term efficacy of ovarian vein embolization (OVE) in the treatment of pelvic venous insufficiency (PVI), to construct a predictive model for short-term efficacy of OVE.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>Clinical and ultrasound data were retrospectively collected from female patients with PVI and underwent OVE at Beijing Shijitan Hospital between January 2019 and February 2025. This study used the minimal clinically important difference to define symptomatic improvement in the Pelvic Venous Clinical Severity Score. Symptomatic improvement was used as the evaluation criterion, and the related factors affecting the short-term efficacy were analyzed. The receiver operating characteristic curve was also applied to assess the predictive efficacy of the model and calculate the optimal efficiency cut-off value. Internal validation was performed using k-fold cross-validation to assess discrimination, calibration, and clinical utility.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>The study included a total of 82 patients: 43 patients in the remission group and 39 patients in the nonremission group. No statistically significant differences were found between the two groups with regard to age, body mass index, history of abortion, history of varicose veins of the lower extremities, the number of pregnancies and deliveries. The duration of lower abdominal discomfort in the nonremission group was longer than that in the remission group (<em>t</em> = −1.713; <em>P</em> = .004; independent samples <em>t</em> test). Transabdominal ultrasound showed that the diameter of the left ovarian vein (OV) in the nonremission group was smaller (<em>Z</em> = −2.958; <em>P</em> = .003; Mann-Whitney <em>U</em> test), and the diameter of the left parametrial vein in the nonremission group was smaller (<em>Z</em> = −2.494; <em>P</em> = .013). In addition, the positive rate of internal iliac vein reflux in the nonremission group was higher (χ<sup>2</sup> = 15.649; <em>P</em> < .001; χ<sup>2</sup> test or Fisher's exact test). Binary logistic regression analysis showed that the longer the duration of lower abdominal discomfort (odds ratio [OR], 1.115; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.001-1.332; <em>P</em> = .049), the smaller the diameter of the left OV (OR, 0.669; 95% CI,0.483-0.928; <em>P</em> = .016) and internal iliac vein reflux (OR, 6.449; 95% CI, 2.238-15.583; <em>P</em> < .001) were independent risk factors for the short-term efficacy of OVE for PVI. The area under the receiver operating characteristic curve (AUC) was 0.807 (95% CI, 0.712-0.902), and the best cut-off value was 0.453. The sensitivity and specificity of predicting the short-term efficacy of OVE were 82.1% and 74.4%, respectively. Internal validation showed acceptable discrimination (area under the receiver operating characteristic curve = 0.779), a Brier score of 0.176 indicating adequate accuracy, reasonable calibra
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Pub Date : 2026-03-01Epub Date: 2025-12-29DOI: 10.1016/j.jvsv.2025.102440
Karissa M. Wang MD, Blake E. Murphy MD, Jake F. Hemingway MD
<div><h3>Objective</h3><div>Inferior vena cava (IVC) occlusion resulting from deep vein thrombosis (DVT) or embryologic developmental abnormalities can result in debilitating symptoms, including lower extremity pain, edema, and venous ulceration. This study describes the outcomes associated with endovascular recanalization and stenting of chronic IVC occlusions with dedicated venous nitinol stents.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>Patients who underwent endovascular recanalization and nitinol venous stenting at a single institution from 2022 to 2025 were identified. Demographics, comorbidities, CEAP classification, venous reconstruction details, and outcomes, including symptomatic improvement and 30-day complications, were collected. Descriptive analysis was completed. Primary and secondary patency was assessed using Kaplan-Meier analysis.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>A total of 22 patients with symptomatic IVC occlusions underwent attempted recanalization. The median age at the time of treatment was 41 years (interquartile range [IQR], 37-71 years), and patients were predominantly male (77%). Patient comorbidities included active tobacco use (55%), hypertension (41%), and hypercoagulable disorders (32%). On presentation, 20 patients (91%) had post-thrombotic syndrome, 12 (55%) had CEAP class 4 to 6 chronic venous disease, six (27%) had occluded IVC filters, four (18%) had a prior failed venous intervention, and five (23%) had chronic stent occlusions. The etiology of chronic IVC occlusion included DVT in 13 patients (59%), IVC filter-associated thrombosis in four patients (18%), surgical-related IVC stenosis in two patients (9%), congenital abnormalities in two patients (9%), and IVC clipping in one patient (5%). Cranial extent of stenting was infrarenal in 11 patients (52%) and suprarenal in 10 patients (48%). Common femoral veins were stented in 27 patients (64% of limbs). Sharp recanalization was required in three patients (14%). A total of 21 patients (95%) achieved technical success. All patients were anticoagulated postoperatively, and the median length of stay was 1 day (IQR, 0-2 days). Two patients (9.5%) experienced bleeding-related complications within 30 days. The median follow-up was 259 days (IQR, 78-473 days). Primary patency for the IVC stents was 100% at 12 months. Primary and secondary patency for all components within the venous reconstruction, including IVC and iliofemoral stents, was 84% and 100% at 1 year, respectively. All patients reported symptomatic improvement and venous ulcers healing (if present at index presentation) within 1 year following intervention.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><div>Treatment of chronic IVC occlusions using dedicated venous nitinol stents is safe with excellent midterm patency and symptom improvement at 1 year postoperatively. Multi-institutional studies with larger patient populations and standardized outcomes, including quality of life and cost measures, are required to furt
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Pub Date : 2026-03-01Epub Date: 2025-11-29DOI: 10.1016/j.jvsv.2025.102359
Laurens A. Oomen MD, MSc , Janette van Diest BSc , Felice R.M. Lucas BSc , Jitske Rijpkema MD , George L. Burchell MSc , Florianne J.L. van Zanten MD , Kee F. Choi MD , Marcella C.A. Muller MD, PhD , Angelique M.E. de Man MD, MSc, PhD , Alexander P.J. Vlaar MD, PhD, MBA , Jarom Heijmans MD, PhD , Bart J. Biemond MD, PhD , Nick van Es MD, PhD , Jasper M. Smit MD, PhD , Pieter R. Tuinman MD, PhD
Background
Catheter-related thrombosis (CRT) is a known complication of central venous catheters and peripherally inserted central catheters, yet optimal treatment remains uncertain. We conducted a systematic review and national survey to assess current CRT management strategies.
Methods
Following the PRISMA guidelines, we searched three databases through October 2024 for studies on CRT associated with central venous catheters or peripherally inserted central catheters. Meta-analyses and subgroup analyses were performed by anticoagulant type. A national survey among Dutch intensive care and hematology physicians explored current treatment practices.
Results
Of 4123 records screened, 34 observational studies were included, mostly involving patients with cancer. The venous thromboembolism recurrence rate per 100 patient-years was higher in patients with cancer (14.1; 95% confidence interval, 11.4- 17.4; I2 = 35.1) vs patients without cancer (2.0; 95% confidence interval, 0.6-6.0; I2 = 10.3; P = .0002). Recurrence was comparable between direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) and low-molecular-weight heparin/vitamin K antagonists (LMWH/VKAs), at 11.0 vs 7.6 (P = .14). Major bleeding occurred in 10.5 vs 13.1 (P = .45), and clinically relevant nonmajor bleeding in 26.2 vs. 22.4 (P = .70), for DOACs vs LMWH/VKAs, respectively. All studies were observational, most at high risk of bias. Survey data showed LMWH was preferred for symptomatic CRT (50%), with treatment lasting 8 days to 6 months. In asymptomatic CRT, anticoagulant type and duration were left to physician discretion in 64% of cases.
Conclusions
Treatment with LMWH/VKA or DOACs shows similarly low venous thromboembolism recurrence, although rates are higher in patients with cancer. Bleeding was substantial and comparable across therapies. Evidence is limited by observational bias. Survey data show that LMWH predominates for CRT, with variable duration. Well-designed randomized controlled trials are warranted.
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Pub Date : 2026-02-28DOI: 10.1016/j.jvsv.2026.102458
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Pub Date : 2026-02-26DOI: 10.1016/j.jvsv.2026.102460
Runzhi Chen, Chien Lin Soh, Marwah Salih, Matthew Tan, Benedict Turner, Sarah Onida, Alun H Davies
Background: Commercial premixed foam sclerosants such as Varithena, a polidocanol endovenous microfoam, have been developed and marketed as better alternatives to physician-compounded foams (PCFs). The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of Varithena compared with PCFs in foam sclerotherapy for the treatment of truncal varicose veins.
Methods: A systematic review was performed according to PRISMA and Meta-Analysis guidelines with a registered protocol (PROSPERO: CRD42024494805) using Medline and EMBASE databases from inception to June 17, 2025, by two reviewers. Randomized controlled trials that reported on occlusion rates after truncal varicose vein treatment with foam sclerotherapy were included. A network meta-analysis was performed.
Results: Six randomized controlled trials with a total of 1726 patients were identified. Complete occlusion was defined as elimination of saphenofemoral junction reflux or occlusion of the saphenous vein on duplex imaging. The median follow-up was 39 weeks (range, 12-52 weeks). No significant difference was observed between Varithena and PCF with respect to occlusion rates at follow-up (risk ratio [RR], 1.12; 95% confidence interval [CI], 0.93-1.35; I2 =71%). Moreover, similar rates of adverse events were observed between the Varithena and PCF groups (RR, 2.89; 95% CI, 0.64-12.97; I2 = 0%). Compared with foam sclerotherapy with Varithena, surgical removal and endovenous laser ablation showed a significantly higher occlusion rate at follow-up (RR, 1.31; 95% CI, 1.18-1.47; I2 =71% and RR, 1.32; 95% CI, 1.18-1.49; I2 =71%, respectively).
Conclusions: In patients with saphenous varices, there was no indication that Varithena was superior to or associated with fewer complications than PCFs Further trials are required to define the role of Varithena in the treatment of varicose veins, especially within the context of less expensive alternatives.
背景:商业预混合泡沫硬化剂,如VarithenaTM,一种聚多元醇静脉内微泡沫,已经被开发和销售,作为医生复合泡沫(PCFs)的更好替代品。本研究的目的是评估varthenatm与PCFs在泡沫硬化治疗截尾静脉曲张中的疗效。方法:根据系统评价和荟萃分析指南的首选报告项目,采用注册方案(PROSPERO: CRD42024494805),使用Medline和EMBASE数据库,由两名审评者从开始到2025年6月17日进行系统评价。随机对照试验报告了用泡沫硬化疗法治疗短段静脉曲张后闭塞率。进行网络meta分析。结果:6项随机对照试验共纳入1726例患者。完全闭塞被定义为消除隐股交界处反流或隐静脉阻塞在双工成像。中位随访时间为39周(12-52周)。随访时,VarithenaTM与PCF的闭塞率无显著差异(RR 1.12, 95% CI 0.93-1.35, I2=71%)。此外,VarithenaTM组和PCF组不良事件发生率相似(RR 2.89, 95% CI 0.64-12.97, I2=0%)。与VarithenaTM泡沫硬化治疗相比,手术切除和静脉内激光消融在随访时的闭塞率明显更高(RR分别为1.31,95% CI 1.18-1.47, I2=71%, RR为1.32,95% CI 1.18-1.49, I2=71%)。结论:在隐静脉曲张患者中,没有迹象表明VarithenaTM优于PCFs或与PCFs相关的并发症更少,需要进一步的试验来确定VarithenaTM在治疗静脉曲张中的作用,特别是在更便宜的替代方案的背景下。
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