https://www.pagepressjournals.org/vl/issue/feedVeins and Lymphatics2024-04-05T13:01:50+00:00Laura Bergamaschilaura.bergamaschi@pagepress.orgOpen Journal Systems<p><strong>Veins and Lymphatics</strong> is an international, Open Access peer-reviewed journal which publishes scientific papers about venous and lymphatic diseases. Open issues and debates about epidemiology, anatomy, pathophysiology, etiology, diagnosis, treatment and prevention of vein and lymphatic diseases are constantly present in our project. A "transversal" vision of phlebology and lymphology is privileged, without preconception or barriers. Aiming at enhancing phlebolymphology culture diffusion worldwide, on a free access basis, <strong>Veins and Lymphatics</strong> wants to exploit internet capabilities for a large, quick and low-cost dissemination of educational and research inputs. Many specialties without one leading, are involved in this field of interest; we will try to encourage the clever connections between them for mutual advantage. A constant evolution has characterized Phlebology and Lymphology in the last decades so that “truisms” have been revised and criticized (see dogma of saphenectomy with junction high ligation). Novelties seem to come from different corners of the world, from doctors who are part of the scientific establishment, but also from those who have enough courage to break the conventional concepts. This journal will represent a medium for the rapid diffusion of these new ideas, on the basis of sound data and speculations. Nonetheless, “the new” advances whereas it is based on older fundaments, so we are not going to forget the strength of traditions and we will keep attention on the past acquisitions, to gain experience and impulse or, why not, to learn from others’ and our errors. </p> <p><strong>Veins and Lymphatics</strong> publishes original articles, editorials, reviews, short reports and case reports, as well as invited commentaries.</p> <p> </p>https://www.pagepressjournals.org/vl/article/view/12352Lymphedema and Paget’s Disease: beyond the nipple2024-04-05T13:01:50+00:00Sansin Tuzunsansintuzun@gmail.comAslinur Kelesaslinur.ercisli@gmail.comNarmin Ahmadlinarmin.ahmadli7@gmail.com<p>Lymphedema praecox is a rare lymphatic vascular anomaly diagnosed before the age of 35, presenting with unilateral involvement of the lower extremities. Paget's Disease of Bone (PDB) is also a rare osteometabolic disorder characterized by an accelerated rate of bone remodeling, and diagnosis of the disease is challenging. Here, we report a 49-year-old woman with primary lymphedema since the age of 33, who presented with pain and swelling in her right leg. Although the volume of the extremity diminished after complete decongestive therapy, the pain continued. Further evaluation with X-ray, bone scan, and biochemical markers supported the diagnosis of PDB. Following the zoledronic acid infusion, the pain score improved. However, there is no published association between these two diseases. Both lymphedema and PDB are associated with vascular disease and have a genetic background. This is the first case reporting the coexistence of lymphedema and PDB in the same extremity.</p>2024-04-05T00:00:00+00:00Copyright (c) 2024 the Author(s)https://www.pagepressjournals.org/vl/article/view/12299CHIVA diffusion is now possible, even towards <i>normal</i> phlebologists2024-01-30T13:25:55+00:00Stefano Riccivaricci@tiscali.it<p>The recent review paper titled CHIVA for Dummies is here commented.</p>2024-01-30T00:00:00+00:00Copyright (c) 2024 the Author(s)https://www.pagepressjournals.org/vl/article/view/12240Interface pressures and stiffnesses of different bandages studied on a Hiraï leg2024-02-21T10:56:38+00:00Jean-Patrick Benignibenigni.jp@orange.frJean-François Uhlbenigni.jp@orange.frFlorence Baletbenigni.jp@orange.frPascal Filoribenigni.jp@orange.fr<p>Hirai et al. have developed a tool to assess the in vitro pressures of different compression devices. This tool has the advantage of being easy to use and finally inexpensive. The study of 7 bandages (Biflex 16, Urgo K2, Urgo K1, Coban 2, Biflex kit, Rosidal K and Rosidal Sys) on a Hirai leg allowed a precise analysis of the evolution of pressures and stiffnesses. Interface pressures were measured using the Picopress system and a 5 cm diameter probe. The difference between pre-stretch and stretch pressures in mmHg characterized stiffness. If the difference is greater than 10 mmHg, the bandage is considered stiff. These bandages were applied with a pressure of 45±2 mmHg at point B1. One hundred extension maneuvers were then performed. A decrease in mean pre-stretch pressures was noted more frequently for Rosidal K, Urgo K1 and Coban 2 than for the other bandages. Biflex 16 has a stiffness of less than 10 mmHg (p<0.001). Urgo K1, Urgo K2, Coban 2, Kit Biflex have very similar stiffnesses (p=ns). Rosidal K and Rosidal Sys have higher stiffness (p<0.001).</p>2024-02-21T00:00:00+00:00Copyright (c) 2024 the Author(s)