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Results of duplex ultrasound examination in patients with acute varicothrombophlebitis
Catedra de chirurgie generalÄ, Universitatea de Stat de MedicinÄ Či Farmacie āNicolae TestemiÅ£anuā,Spitalul Clinic
Municipal nr.1, ChiÅinÄu, Republica Moldova, Al XIII-lea Congres al AsociaČiei Chirurgilor āNicolae Anestiadiā Či
al III-lea Congres al SocietÄČii de Endoscopie, Chirurgie miniminvazivÄ Či Ultrasonografie āV.M.GuČuā din Republica MoldovaIntroducere: IncidenČa varicotromboflebitei acute (VTFA) variazÄ Ć®ntre 4-59%, iar rata extinderii spre venele profunde (VP) Či a
embolismului pulmonar ajunge la 19%. Diagnosticul VTFA se bazeazÄ pe examenul clinic Či ultrasonografie duplex (UD).
Scopul studiului a fost evaluarea prin UD a caracteristicilor procesului trombotic la bolnavii cu VTFA.
Material Åi metode: Lotul de studiu a inclus 105 pacienČi prospectivi cu diagnosticul de VTFA (debut ā¤14 zile). UD a fost efectuatÄ la
toČi bolnavii Ć®n regim de urgenČÄ la internare Či Ć®n dinamicÄ. Volumul trombozei a fost calculat Ć®n baza lungimii trombului Či a diametrului
venei afectate.
Rezultate: Mediana vĆ¢rstei pacienČilor a constituit 60 ani (25%-75% IQR 53,2-66), rata femeilor ā 62%. Extremitatea stĆ¢ngÄ a fost
afectatÄ Ć®n 53 (50,5%) cazuri; VTFA bilateralÄ ā un singur caz. VTFA Ć®n v.safena magna (VSM) ā 90 cazuri: izolat tributare ā 51 (57%),
trunchi Či tributare ā 37 (41%), izolat trunchi ā 2 (2%). VTFA Ć®n v.safena parva (VSP) ā 17 cazuri: izolat tributare ā 5 (30%), trunchi Či
tributare ā 11 (65%), izolat trunchi ā 1 (5%). Durata medie a VTFA Ć®n afectarea izolatÄ a tributarelor ā 5,5Ā±2,7 vs 6,9Ā±3,4 zile Ć®n cazul
implicÄrii Či a trunchiului safenian (p=0.05). Volumul mediu al maselor trombotice ā 20,4Ā±18,5 cm3
(VSM ā 22,5Ā±19,3 cm3
, VSP ā
18,0Ā±17,3 cm3
). Extinderea trombozei spre VP (tip Verrel III) ā 3 (2,9 %) cazuri, exclusiv Ć®n bazinul VSM.
Concluzii: Ćn majoritatea cazurilor VTFA implicÄ numai tributarele varicoase cu progresarea ulterioarÄ a trombozei spre trunchiul
safenian. UD efectuatÄ Ć®n mod urgent permite iniČierea precoce a tratamentului individualizat Či exclude tromboza venoasÄ profundÄ
concomitentÄ.Background: Incidence of acute varicothrombophlebitis (AVTP) ranges between 4-59%, while the rate of progression to deep veins
(DV) and pulmonary embolism reaches 19%. The diagnosis of AVTP is based on clinical examination and duplex ultrasound (DU).
Aim of study was to evaluate the DU characteristics of the thrombotic process in patients with AVTP.
Methods and materials: The 105 prospective patients with AVTP (ā¤14 days) were included. DU was performed in all patients in
emergency way at admission and during follow-up. The volume of thrombosis was calculated basing on the length of the thrombus
and the diameter of the affected vein.
Results: Median age of patients was 60 years (25%-75% IQR 53.2-66), female rate - 62%. Left limb was affected in 53 (50.5%)
cases, bilateral AVTP ā one case. AVTP in great saphenous vein (GSV) ā 90 cases: only tributary ā 51 (57%), trunk and tributaries
ā 37 (41%), only trunk ā 2 (2%). AVTP in small saphenous vein (SSV) ā 17 cases: only tributary ā 5 (30%), trunk and tributaries ā 11
(65%), only trunk ā 1 (5%). Mean duration of AVTP in isolated thrombosis of tributary ā 5.5Ā±2.7 vs 6.9Ā±3.4 days in case of involvement
of saphenous trunk (P=0.05). Mean volume of thrombus ā 20.4Ā±18.5 cm3
(GSV ā 22.5Ā±19.3 cm3
, SSV ā 18Ā±17.3 cm3
). Extension of
thrombosis to DV (Verrel type III) ā 3 (2.9%) cases, exclusively in case of GSV involvement.
Conclusions: In most cases AVTP involves varicose tributaries only with further progression toward the saphenous trunk. Emergency
DU allows early initiation of personalized treatment and excludes concomitant thrombosis of DV
Surgical treatment of varicose veins caused by anterior accessory saphenous vein incompetence: long-term results of preservation of the sapheno-femoral junction
Scopul lucrÄrii. Evaluarea rezultatelor la distanČÄ ale tratamentului chirurgical cu prezervarea joncČiunii safeno-femurale (JSF) Či a
v.safena magna (VSM) la bolnavii cu maladie varicoasÄ cauzatÄ de incompetenČa v.safene accesorii anterioare (VSAA).
Materiale Či metode. Cercetarea a inclus 54 pacienČi cu incompetenČa VSAA identificatÄ Ć®n timpul ultrasonografiei Doppler-duplex,
supuČi intervenČiilor pe venele superficiale cu prezervarea JSF/VSM. ToČi bolnavii au fost examinaČi clinico-imagistic pre- Či postoperator.
Rezultate. Mediana vĆ¢rstei: 48 (IQR 35-59) ani; femei ā 45 (83,3%). S-au evidenČiat 2 subgrupuri: I ā cu reflux Ć®n VSAA Či competenČa
VSM (n=40; 74,1%) Či II ā cu reflux asociat, Ć®n VSAA Či segmentul supraiacent de VSM (n=14; 25,9%). DistribuČia cazurilor conform
clasei clinice (CEAP) Ć®n subgrupul I: C2 ā 20 (50%), C3 ā 18 (45%), C4 ā 2 (5%); iar Ć®n subgrupul II: C2 ā 1 (7,2%), C3 ā 10 (71,4%),
C4 ā 1 (7,2%), C6 ā 2 (14,2%). Miniflebectomia izolatÄ s-a practicat la 21 (52,5%) pacienČi din subgrupul I Či 7 (50%) ā din subgrupul
II; iar asocierea miniflebectomiei cu deconectarea VSAA de la confluienČa cu VSM ā Ć®n 19 (47,5%) Či 7 (50%), respectiv. La termenul
de follow-up de 5,3 (IQR 1-7,2) ani ameliorare clinicÄ au raportat 90% bolnavi din subgrupul I Či 78,5% ā din subgrupul II. Diminuarea
duratei sau dispariČia postoperatorie a refluxului segmentar Ć®n VSM s-a evidenČiat Ć®n 64,2% cazuri.
Concluzii. La bolnavii cu maladie varicoasÄ cauzatÄ de incompetenČa VSAA miniflebectomia cu prezervarea JSF/VSM, inclusiv Ć®n
prezenČa refluxului safenian segmentar, oferÄ o ratÄ Ć®naltÄ de ameliorare clinicÄ, iar Ć®n majoritatea cazurilor ā Či micČorarea duratei sau
chiar dispariČia refluxului pre-existent Ć®n VSM.Aim of study. To evaluate long-term results of surgical treatment with preservation of sapheno-femoral junction (SFJ) and great
saphenous vein (GSV) in patients with varicose veins caused by incompetence of anterior accessory saphenous vein (AASV).
Materials and methods. The research included 54 patients with AASV incompetence identified during Doppler-duplex ultrasound,
undergoing superficial vein surgery with SFJ/GSV preservation. All patients underwent pre- and postoperatively clinical/imaging
examinations.
Results. Median value of age: 48 (IQR 35-59) years; females ā 45 (83.3%). Two subgroups were identified: I ā with AASV reflux, but
competent GSV (n=40; 74.1%) and II ā with associated reflux, in AASV and overlying segment of GSV (n=14; 25.9%). Distribution of
cases according to clinical class (CEAP) in subgroup I: C2 ā 20 (50%), C3 ā 18 (45%), C4 ā 2 (5%); and in subgroup II: C2 ā 1 (7.2%),
C3 ā 10 (71.4%), C4 ā 1 (7.2%), C6 ā 2 (14.2%). Isolated miniphlebectomy was performed in 21 (52.5%) patients from subgroup I,
and 7 (50%) ā from subgroup II; while association of miniphlebectomy with disconnection of AASV from confluence with GSV ā in
19 (47.5%) and 7 (50%), respectively. At 5.3 (IQR 1-7.2) years follow-up clinical improvement was reported by 90% (subgroup I) and 78.5% (subgroup II) patients. Postoperative decreasing of duration or disappearance of segmental GSV reflux was highlighted in
64.2% cases.
Conclusions. In patients with varicose veins caused by AASV incompetence, miniphlebectomy with SFJ/GSV preservation, even in
presence of segmental saphenous reflux, offers a high rate of clinical improvement, and in most cases ā shortening the duration or
disappearance of pre-existing GSV reflux
Discord outcomes analysis after surgical treatment of varicose veins
Catedra chirurgie generalÄ, Universitatea de Stat de MedicinÄ Či Farmacie āNicolae TestemiÅ£anuā, Spitalul Clinic Municipal
nr.1, ChiÅinÄu, Republica Moldova, Al XIII-lea Congres al AsociaČiei Chirurgilor āNicolae Anestiadiā Či
al III-lea Congres al SocietÄČii de Endoscopie, Chirurgie miniminvazivÄ Či Ultrasonografie āV.M.GuČuā din Republica MoldovaIntroducere: Analiza rezultatelor tratamentului maladiei varicoase reprezintÄ o sarcinÄ dificilÄ datoritÄ efectelor multidimensionale ale
acestuia. DeČi lipsa recurenČei varicelor Či absenČa refluxului indicÄ succesul tehnic al intervenČiei, pentru pacient mai importantÄ este
dispariČia simptomelor Či ameliorarea calitÄČii vieČii.
Scopul studiului a fost analiza rezultatelor discordante (RD) ale tratamentului chirurgical al varicelor; definite drept o ameliorare
postoperatorie obČinutÄ Ć®ntr-un domeniu Či deteriorare ā Ć®n altul.
Material Či metode: Postoperator 129 de pacienČi au fost examinaČi la termen mediu de 50 luni. Rezultatul tratamentului a fost
evaluat Ć®n trei domenii: modificarea scorului venos de severitate clinicÄ (VCSS), lichidarea refluxului venos Či satisfacČia pacientului
de operaČia suportatÄ.
Rezultate: MicČorarea VCSS cu ā„2 puncte s-a stabilit Ć®n 98 (75,9%) cazuri, satisfacČia pacientului de rezultatele intervenČiei ā Ć®n 115
(89,1%) Či absenČa refluxului venos ā Ć®n 69 (53,4%). Efectul curativ pozitiv Ć®n toate cele trei domenii a fost Ć®nregistrat la 59 (45,7%)
pacienČi. Ameliorarea Ć®n douÄ domenii a avut loc Ć®n 43 (33,3%), iar numai Ć®ntr-un domeniu ā Ć®n 18 (13,9%) cazuri. Cea mai frecventÄ
variantÄ a RD a fost ameliorarea VCSS Či satisfacČia pacientului, dar prezenČa refluxului la ultrasonografia duplex. La 8 (6,2%) pacienČi
s-a determinat lipsa efectului pozitiv al tratamentului Ć®n toate domeniile evaluate. DeČi rata pacienČilor satisfÄcuČi a fost mai mare
dupÄ intervenČii miniminvazive ā 28/28 (100%) vs 87/101 (86,1%) dupÄ operaČii clasice (P=0,03), structura RD Ć®n ambele grupe a fost
aproape similarÄ.
Concluzii: Analiza RD reprezintÄ un instrument important pentru evaluarea complexÄ a consecinČelor tratamentului maladiei varicoase
ce trebuie utilizat obligatoriu la compararea diferitor aborduri curative.Introduction: Outcomes analysis after varicose veins treatment represents difficult task due to multidimensional curative effect. While
absence of reflux / varicose veins recurrence signifies technical success of intervention, symptomatic relieves and improved quality of
life are more important from patient perspective.
Aim of study was the analysis of discord outcomes (DO) after varicose veins surgery; defined as postoperative improvement obtained
in one domain and deterioration in another.
Material and methods: The 129 patients were supposed to examination at mean interval of 50 months after surgery. Treatment
outcome was studied in three domains: change in venous clinical severity score (VCSS), abolishing of venous reflux and patient
satisfaction by surgery.
Results: VCSS decrease by ā„2 points was determined in 98 (75.9%) cases, patients were satisfied by treatment in 115 (89.1%) and
reflux was absent in 69 (53.4%). Postoperative improvement in all domains was registered in 59 (45.7%) patients, in two domains
ā in 43 (33.3%), and in one domain ā in 18 (13.9%) cases. Most typical variant of DO was improvement in VCSS, satisfied patient
and presence of venous reflux on duplex ultrasound. In 8 (6.2%) cases no improvement was determined in all domains. Although,
proportion of patients satisfied by treatment was higher after minimally-invasive interventions ā 28/28 (100%) vs 87/101 (86.1%) after
conventional surgery (P=0.03), the structure of DO was nearly similar in both groups.
Conclusion: Analysis of DO represents an important tool for complex evaluation of end-points after varicose veins treatment and
mandatory should be used for comparison of various curative approaches
Long-term outcomes of the empiric management of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) of the lower limbs
Catedra chirurgie generalÄ nr.3, Universitatea de Stat de MedicinÄ Či Farmacie āNicolae TestemiÅ£anuā, Spitalul Clinic Municipal nr.1, ChiÅinÄu, Republica Moldova, Al XIII-lea Congres al AsociaČiei Chirurgilor āNicolae Anestiadiā Či al III-lea Congres al SocietÄČii de Endoscopie, Chirurgie miniminvazivÄ Či Ultrasonografie āV.M.GuČuā din Republica MoldovaIntroducere: Ćn condiČiile recente de organizare a asistenČei medicale Ć®n Republica Moldova managementul bolnavilor cu TVP s-a
realizat Ć®n mare parte convenČional, considerĆ¢nd tradiČiile Clinicilor Či/sau viziunile personale ale medicilor.
Scopul studiului a constat Ć®n evaluarea rezultatelor imagistico-clinice la distanČÄ ale tratamentului convenČional al TVP.
Material Či metode: Lotul cercetat a inclus 218 pacienČi (222 membre) spitalizaČi pentru TVP(2006-2016); mediana vĆ¢rstei ā 58 ani,
bÄrbaČi ā 58,9%. TVP a fost confirmatÄ Ć®n toate cazurile prin duplex scanare.
Rezultate: Topografia procesului trombotic conform clasificÄrii Lower Extremity Thrombosis (LET): clasa I ā 0,85%; II ā 51,5%; III
ā 41,63%; IV ā 6%. IntervenČii chirurgicale pentru TVP flotantÄ au fost practicate Ć®n 26,5% observaČii. Terapia anticoagulantÄ s-a
iniČiat Ć®n mediu la 96 (25%-75%IQR 72ā204) ore de la debutul simptomaticii; dozajul optim fiind prescris doar pentru 1/4 din bolnavi.
Anticoagularea de duratÄ (34,19%) sau extinsÄ (60,17%) s-a realizat cu antagoniČtii vitaminei K (90,82%), rivaroxaban (5,24%) sau
heparine fracČionate (3,93%); pe parcursul a 3ā24 luni. Rata timpului anticoagulÄrii terapeutice (INR: 2ā3) a constituit 42,1%. Duplex
scanarea venoasÄ peste 69,3Ā±39,6 luni de la episodul trombotic a pus Ć®n evidenČÄ: reflux+stenozÄ profundÄ (48,19%), absenČa
sechelelor posttrombotice (22%), reflux (20,72%), reflux+ocluzie (5,4%), stenozÄ (2,25%), ocluzie (1,35%). Sindromul posttrombotic
(scor Villalta ā„5 puncte) a fost diagnosticat Ć®n 64,8% cazuri; forma severÄ (scor Villalta ā„15 puncte) ā Ć®n 23,8%. Duplex scanarea
venoasÄ peste 69,3Ā±39,6 luni de la episodul trombotic a pus Ć®n evidenČÄ: reflux+stenozÄ profundÄ (48,19%), absenČa sechelelor
posttrombotice (22%), reflux (20,72%), reflux+ocluzie (5,4%), stenozÄ (2,25%), ocluzie (1,35%). Sindromul posttrombotic (scor Villalta
ā„5 puncte) a fost diagnosticat Ć®n 64,8% cazuri; forma severÄ (scor Villalta ā„15 puncte) ā Ć®n 23,8%.
Concluzii: Tratamentul empiric al TVP se asociazÄ cu o ratÄ inacceptabil de Ć®naltÄ a sechelelor posttrombotice. Implementarea amplÄ
Ć®n practica medicalÄ cotidianÄ a recomandÄrilor ghidului naČional ce vizeazÄ managementul TVP reprezintÄ o necesitate stringentÄ.Introduction: Under the recent conditions of organizing healthcare in Republic of Moldova, the management of patients with DVT was
largely empiric, considering the traditions of Clinics and/or personal experience of doctors.
Aim of study was to assess the long-term duplex imaging and clinical results of conventional DVT treatment.
Material and methods: The surveyed group included 218 patients (222 extremities) hospitalized for DVT (2006-2016); median age ā
58 years, males ā 58.9%. DVT has been confirmed in all cases by duplex scanning.
Results: Topography of thrombotic process according to Lower Extremity Thrombosis (LET) classification: class I ā 0.85%; II ā
51.5%; III ā 41.63%; IV ā 6%. Surgical interventions for free-floating DVT were performed in 26.5% observations. Median time of
anticoagulant therapy initiation was 96 (25%-75%IQR 72ā204) hours after the onset of symptoms; optimal dosage being prescribed
for only 1/4 of patients. Long-term (34.19%) or extended (60.17%) anticoagulation was carried out during 3ā24 months; using vitamin
K antagonists (90.82%), rivaroxaban (5.24%) or fractionated heparins (3.93%). The percentage of time spent within target INR range
(2ā3) was 42.1%. Venous duplex scanning over 69.3Ā±39.6 months after the thrombotic episode revealed: deep reflux+stenosis
(48.19%), absence of postthrombotic sequelae (22%), reflux (20.72%), reflux+occlusion (5.4%), stenosis (2.25%), occlusion (1.35%).
Postthrombotic syndrome (Villalta score ā„5 points) was diagnosed in 64.8% of cases; while the severe form (Villalta score ā„15 points)
ā in 23.8%.
Conclusion: Empiric treatment of DVT is associated with an unacceptably high rate of postthrombotic sequelae. The broad
implementation in daily medical practice of national guidelines for DVT management constitutes a pressing necessity