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ArticleJournal of vascular surgery. Venous and lymphatic disorders2024

Risk factors for recanalization of truncal veins following endoluminal ablation.

Matthew Vuoncino, Joel Harding, Nasim Hedayati, Mimmie Kwong

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Article in Journal of vascular surgery. Venous and lymphatic disorders, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Matthew VuoncinoDivision of Vascular Surgery, The University of California Davis, Sacramento, CA. Electronic address: mvuoncino@ucdavis.edu.
Joel HardingDivision of Vascular Surgery, The University of California Davis, Sacramento, CA.
Nasim HedayatiDivision of Vascular Surgery, The University of California Davis, Sacramento, CA.
Mimmie KwongDivision of Vascular Surgery, The University of California Davis, Sacramento, CA.
University of California, Davis · USUniversity of California System · US

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Abstract

backgroundRecanalization of target veins after treatment of superficial venous incompetence has clinical implications and may depend on the type of intervention. The aim of this study was to evaluate patient and procedural factors associated with truncal vein recanalization in a large study cohort using the Vascular Quality Initiative (VQI) Varicose Vein Registry.

methodsWe performed a retrospective review using the VQI Varicose Vein Registry from 2014 to 2018. We evaluated all procedures performed for truncal venous insufficiency. Demographic data and information about treatment modality were collected. Patients were separated into recanalization and nonrecanalization groups based on the status of the treated vein at follow-up ultrasound examination. The vein was only considered recanalized if the VQI noted complete recanalization of the target vein. Univariate and multivariate comparisons were performed as appropriate.

resultsA total of 10,604 procedures were performed in 7403 patients. The average age was 55.9 years and 70.3% of the patients were female. Patients with recanalization were more likely to have a history of phlebitis (P < .001) and had a higher mean body mass index (30.5 vs 32., kg/m

conclusionsThis study is the first to use VQI based data to describe risk factors for recanalization following treatment of truncal venous reflux. The use of laser ablation for truncal veins is associated with a higher risk for recanalization compared with radiofrequency ablation. Obesity, prior phlebitis, and number of veins treated were independently associated with increased rate of recanalization.

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RegistriesVaricose VeinsVenous InsufficiencyAdultAgedCatheter AblationEndovascular ProceduresFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedRetrospective StudiesRisk AssessmentRisk FactorsTime FactorsTreatment OutcomeRecanalizationRegistryVenous

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