Pathophysiology of telangiectasias of the lower legs and its therapeutic implication: A systematic review.

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ID Serval
serval:BIB_E4FA8954BADF
Type
Article: article d'un périodique ou d'un magazine.
Sous-type
Synthèse (review): revue aussi complète que possible des connaissances sur un sujet, rédigée à partir de l'analyse exhaustive des travaux publiés.
Collection
Publications
Institution
Titre
Pathophysiology of telangiectasias of the lower legs and its therapeutic implication: A systematic review.
Périodique
Phlebology
Auteur⸱e⸱s
Kern P.
ISSN
1758-1125 (Electronic)
ISSN-L
0268-3555
Statut éditorial
Publié
Date de publication
05/2018
Peer-reviewed
Oui
Volume
33
Numéro
4
Pages
225-233
Langue
anglais
Notes
Publication types: Journal Article
Publication Status: ppublish
Résumé
Objective Telangiectasias of the lower legs are intradermal dilatations of the subpapillary venous plexus, but their pathophysiology and risk factors are still largely unknown. The purpose of this review is to summarize the current knowledge on the pathophysiology and risk factors for telangiectasias. Methods A systematic review of the literature indexed in Medline completed with textbooks and European phlebology journals from the French, Swiss, and German phlebology societies was performed. Results A multitude of risk factors and several pathophysiological hypotheses, such as reflux, arterio-venous micro-shunts, parietal, and connective tissue abnormalities, are described in the literature. The different hypotheses are discussed and put in a clinical perspective, in particular their therapeutic implications for phlebologists. Conclusion In conclusion, pathophysiology and risk factors of telangiectasias are still largely unknown, and a better understanding could improve treatment results and reduce recurrence.
Mots-clé
Leg telangiectasias, epidemiology, pathology/histology, physiology, sclerotherapy
Pubmed
Web of science
Création de la notice
08/02/2018 19:39
Dernière modification de la notice
20/08/2019 16:08
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