ReviewCardiovascular diagnosis and therapy2016
Minimally invasive treatments for perforator vein insufficiency.
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10 citing papers in PubMed, 29 citations in OpenAlex.
- Ultrasound-guided foam sclerotherapy vs. open surgical ligation for incompetent perforator veins: a retrospective cohort study.Frontiers in surgery · 2026Article
- Brazilian guidelines on chronic venous disease of the Brazilian Society of Angiology and Vascular Surgery.Jornal vascular brasileiro · 2023Article
- Evaluation of perforating venous insufficiency with shear wave elastography: a preliminary study.Journal of ultrasound · 2021Article
- Ultrasound-guided cyanoacrylate injection for the treatment of incompetent perforator veins.Phlebology · 2021Article
- Physical Examination and Ultrasound Evaluation of Patients with Superficial Venous Disease.Seminars in interventional radiology · 2021Review
- Venography and Selective Ablation for Recurrent Varices after Surgery Using Radiofrequency Ablation Catheter.Case reports in vascular medicine · 2021Article
- Protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis of interventions for pathologic perforator veins in chronic venous disease.BMJ open · 2019Article
- Frequency and Significance of Perforating Venous Insufficiency in Patients with Chronic Venous Insufficiency of Lower Extremity.The Eurasian journal of medicine · 2018Article
- Episodes of extreme lower leg pain caused by intraosseous varicose veins.BMJ case reports · 2018Article
- Advanced venous imaging and image-guided venous interventions.Cardiovascular diagnosis and therapy · 2016Article
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Abstract
Incompetent superficial veins are the most common cause of lower extremity superficial venous reflux and varicose veins; however, incompetent or insufficient perforator veins are the most common cause of recurrent varicose veins after treatment, often unrecognized. Perforator vein insufficiency can result in pain, skin changes, and skin ulcers, and often merit intervention. Minimally invasive treatments have replaced traditional surgical treatments for incompetent perforator veins. Current minimally invasive treatment options include ultrasound guided sclerotherapy (USGS) and endovascular thermal ablation (EVTA) with either laser or radiofrequency energy sources. Advantages and disadvantages of each modality and knowledge on these treatments are required to adequately address perforator venous disease.
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