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Neovascularisation occurs in 63% of legs after re-crossectomy with barrier implantation at the saphenofemoral junction. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.CONFIRMATORY. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

What question did this study set out to answer?

The central aim is to evaluate the recurrence of varicose veins at the saphenofemoral junction following re-crossectomy and barrier implantation.

February 28, 2026Phlebology The Journal of Venous Disease

Neovascularisation in the saphenofemoral junction after re-crossectomy with barrier implantation – A long-term follow-up

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The central aim is to evaluate the recurrence of varicose veins at the saphenofemoral junction following re-crossectomy and barrier implantation.
Follow-up visits for patients who underwent re-crossectomy with barrier implantation.
Detailed duplex sonographic examinations conducted on treated legs.
Focus on the saphenofemoral junction during examinations.
Examined 135 patients with 173 re-crossectomies and barrier implantations over an average follow-up of 11.06 years.
Detected neovascularisation in 63.0% of legs examined.
Identified five cases (2.9%) of neovascularisation with a diameter greater than 5 mm, classified as haemodynamically relevant.

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Follow-up examines recurrent varicose veins after re-crossectomy with barrier implantation, indicating a common occurrence.

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Sidhwa et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69a286720a974eb0d3c01586 https://doi.org/10.1177/02683555261430831

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Neovascularisation in the saphenofemoral junction after re-crossectomy with barrier implantation – A long-term follow-up

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Neovascularisation in the saphenofemoral junction after re-crossectomy with barrier implantation – A long-term follow-up

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