Retrospective chart review of venous thromboembolism incidence and management in rural patients undergoing varicose vein treatment.

Purpose: Determine the rate of incidence, risk factors, and management for developing venous thromboembolism (VTE) in patients undergoing radiofrequency ablation (RFA) and ultrasound-guided foam sclerotherapy (UGFS) for varicose veins.

Methods: All charts of patients undergoing venous ablation from 2016 to 2023 were reviewed at a rural vein treatment clinic. The incidence of VTE was noted and a chart review was completed to identify risk factors for VTE, EHIT score, EFIT score, and management.

Variables influencing telemedicine utilization via telephone appointments among rural patients.

Objective: To evaluate patient preferences when utilizing telemedicine.

Methods: A 5-point Likert scale questionnaire was completed by 153 patients at a rural clinic via a convenience sampling method. The survey contained 21 statements encompassing provider confidence, patient-physician rapport, and accessibility variables.

A Retrospective Study of Outcomes in a Rural Pediatric Population Treated for Venous Insufficiency.

Background: Endovascular radiofrequency ablation (RFA) and Endovascular Laser Ablation (EVLA) are minimally invasive methods to safely treat symptomatic varicose veins in pediatric patients. This research aimed to review the management of pediatric patients with venous insufficiency, evaluate the outcome, and determine the efficacy, convenience, and safety of ablation procedures in an outpatient setting.

Methods: A retrospective chart review of all patients seen at six locations from 2013 to 2024 was completed.

Understanding Factors Impacting Coronavirus Disease 2019 Vaccine Hesitancy in a Rural Surgical Clinic.

Evaluate patient hesitancy about the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccine. English and Spanish pre-and post-video surveys were completed by patients at rural surgery clinics. The surveys consisted of 25 or 21 five-point Likert statements, respectively.

Patient-satisfaction in an outpatient vein surgery office: A comparison of English- and Spanish-speaking patients.

Background: In spite of an increasing Latino population and accompanying rise in demand for health care, not much is known about patient-satisfaction in Spanish-speaking patients and how to improve patient-satisfaction when using interpreters. We sought to compare patient-satisfaction with vein surgery office visits between English-speaking and Spanish-speaking patients.

Methods: Directly before and after the office visit, 126 patients completed a socio-demographic survey, a five-point ordinal rating survey of physician and interpreter satisfaction with the encounter.

Radiofrequency ablation as first-line treatment of varicose veins.

Endovascular radiofrequency ablation is a minimally invasive method to safely treat symptomatic refluxing varicose veins. A retrospective chart review was used to determine patient demographics, disease severity, treatment algorithm, and outcome in patients who underwent radiofrequency ablation of symptomatic refluxing veins that had failed conservative management. Statistical analysis was done using GraphPad Demo Version (San Diego, CA).