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Can Fam Physician 2018 Dec;64(12):892-899

Lecturer and staff dermatologist in the Division of Dermatology at the University of Toronto.

Objective: To provide family physicians with the information needed to recognize, diagnose, and discuss available treatment options for steatocystoma multiplex (SM).

Sources Of Information: A comprehensive PubMed search using as either a text word or a MeSH term was conducted, and articles reporting on treatment outcomes were included.

Main Message: Steatocystoma multiplex is a benign disorder often characterized by numerous asymptomatic dermal cysts on the trunk, arms, axillae, face, thighs, and scalp. Read More

J Immunother Cancer 2018 Dec 12;6(1):147. Epub 2018 Dec 12.

Division of Interventional Radiology, Department of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging, Yale School of Medicine, 330 Cedar Street, New Haven, CT, 06510, USA.

Novel approaches with checkpoint inhibitors in immunotherapy continue to be essential in the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). However, the low rate of primary response and the development of acquired resistance during the immunotherapy limit their long-term effectiveness. The underlying cause of acquired resistance is poorly understood; potential management strategies for patients with acquired resistance are even less clear. Read More

BMC Vet Res 2018 Dec 12;14(1):394. Epub 2018 Dec 12.

Department of Pathology and Veterinary Diagnostics, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, SGGW, Nowoursynowska 159c, Warsaw, Poland.

Whole body and partial body cryotherapies (WBC and PBC) have been successfully used in human medicine, and currently also are being proposed in veterinary practice.In horses, only the partial body cryotherapy provided in cryosauna is considered, due to the technical conditions. These therapies have been dedicated to human patients with rheumatic and inflammatory diseases as well as an assistance during training in athletes. Read More

Skeletal Radiol 2018 Dec 6. Epub 2018 Dec 6.

Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, 601 North Caroline Street, Baltimore, MD, 21287, USA.

Aneurysmal bone cysts are benign, expansile, lytic bone lesions that behave in a locally aggressive manner. Although radiography and computed tomography (CT) can detect the lesion, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is ideal for the demonstration of characteristic fluid-fluid levels, extent, and margins. Treatment typically consists of open surgical curettage with the addition of local adjuvants and bone grafting. Read More

J Parasit Dis 2018 Dec 13;42(4):616-620. Epub 2018 Oct 13.

1Leishmaniasis Research Center, Afzalipour Hospital, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran.

Current treatment modalities in cutaneous leishmaniasis have low efficacy and high toxicity as well as high rate of resistance to treatment. In this study, for the first time we decided to evaluate efficacy of intralesional Glucantime plus niosomal zinc sulphate in comparison with intralesional Glucantime plus cryotherapy in the treatment of acute cutaneous leishmaniasis. This is a case-control study on 64 patients with cutaneous leishmaniasis in Kerman-Iran. Read More

Int J Sports Phys Ther 2018 Dec;13(6):985-992

Rehabilitation Services, University of Central Lancashire, Preston, England.

Background: Cryotherapy is commonly used in sport for the management of injury or during recovery, however the effects on concentric isokinetic strength appear unclear when considering the effect of joint cooling distal to the anterior thigh.

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of cooling of the knee joint on quadriceps concentric isokinetic torque production. The results will inform the use of cryotherapy in practice. Read More

Neurospine 2018 Sep 9. Epub 2018 Sep 9.

Ankara Spine Center, Ankara, Turkey.

Objective: Postoperative dynamic cryo-compression (DC) therapy has been proposed as a method of reducing pain and the inflammatory response in the early postoperative period after orthopedic joint reconstruction surgery. Our aim was to analyze the analgesic efficacy of DC therapy after adult lumbar spinal surgery.

Methods: DC was applied for 30 minutes every 6 hours after surgery. Read More

Ugeskr Laeger 2018 Nov;180(48)

Non-melanoma skin cancers are the most common malignant neoplasms in Denmark. The majority of cases are basal cell carcinomas (BCC) and squamous cell carcinomas (SCC). The choice of treatment depends on tumour, area, histology and patient-specific factors. Read More

Endosc Int Open 2018 Dec 29;6(12):E1410-E1412. Epub 2018 Nov 29.

Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, Northwell Health System, Division of Gastroenterology, Long Island Jewish Medical Center, New Hyde Park, New York, United States.

 This is a case report on use of the CryoBalloon as a salvage technique for ablation of residual neoplasia at an endoscopic mucosal resection site. The site contained an embedded clip that could not be removed at two different sessions by three experienced endoscopists. On follow-up endoscopy, the clips and residual polyp no longer remained. Read More

Orbit 2018 Dec 5:1-4. Epub 2018 Dec 5.

a Department of Ophthalmology , University Hospital Nottingham NHS Trust , Nottingham , UK.

Lymphedema-distichiasis syndrome (LDS) is an autosomal dominant condition associated with FOXC2 mutations. Patients with distichiasis are mostly symptomatic, and efforts to deal with their ocular complaints comprise of electrolysis, cryotherapy and a variety of surgical techniques. We describe an enhanced surgical technique for a case of symptomatic distichiasis of the right eye with scarred, irregular eyelid margins secondary to initial cryotherapy, whereby the distorted tarsus was excised to remove the aberrant hair follicles, the levator palpebrae superioris was released to extend the upper lid and prevent lagophthalmos and a mucous membrane graft was used to cover the exposed portion of the tarsal plate. Read More

Cancers (Basel) 2018 Dec 3;10(12). Epub 2018 Dec 3.

Department of Radiotherapy, University Medical Center Utrecht, Heidelberglaan 100, 3584 CX Utrecht, The Netherlands.

Over the last decades, primary prostate cancer radiotherapy saw improving developments, such as more conformal dose administration and hypofractionated treatment regimens. Still, prostate cancer recurrences after whole-gland radiotherapy remain common, especially in patients with intermediate- to high-risk disease. The vast majority of these patients are treated palliatively with androgen deprivation therapy (ADT), which exposes them to harmful side-effects and is only effective for a limited amount of time. Read More

Rev Prat 2017 12;67(10):1084-1088

Service de gériatrie - plaies et cicatrisation, hôpital Rothschild, Assistance publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, Paris, France.

Actinic keratosis and squamous cell carcinoma in the elderly. The increase in life expectancy and the change in the habits of the population with respect to UV exposure have led to an increase in the incidence of actinic keratosis (AK) and squamous cell carcinoma (SCC). There is no specific recommendation for the "frail" elderly, but they would not differ much from the recommendations of the younger subjects. Read More

J Therm Biol 2018 Dec 12;78:184-191. Epub 2018 Oct 12.

UR15JS01: Education, Motricité, Sport et Santé (EM2S), High Institute of Sport and Physical Education, University of Sfax, Tunisia.

The aim of the present study was to assess the effects of cold water immersion (CWI) after an intermittent test on the recovery kinetic of physical performance, muscle damage and perceived muscle soreness in professionals soccer players. In a randomized design, eight soccer players completed the Loughborough Intermittent Shuttle Test followed by 10 min of either CWI (10C°) or thermoneutral water immersion (TWI) (28C°). Physical performance (Squat jump: SJ, countermovement jump: CMJ, maximal voluntary contraction: MVC, and 20 m sprint: SP), muscle damage parameter (creatine kinase: CK) and perceived muscle soreness were assessed at baseline, 0 h, 24 h, 48 h and 72 h after the intermittent test. Read More

J Drugs Dermatol 2018 Nov;17(11):1241-1243

Non-melanoma skin cancer (NMSC) is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in the United States.1,2 There are different treatment modalities for non-melanoma skin cancer, that include surgical excision, radiation therapy, cryotherapy, electrodessication and curettage, photodynamic therapy, and topical chemotherapy. Intralesional injection with 5-fluorouracil is a treatment modality that is not used often, perhaps due to not much research available to its effectiveness or established treatment recommendations. Read More

World J Gastroenterol 2018 Nov;24(43):4862-4869

Department of Gastroenterology, Digestive Disease Surgery Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH 44195, United States.

Endoscopic cryotherapy is a relatively new thermal ablative modality used for the treatment of neoplastic lesions of the esophagus. It relies on cycles of rapid cooling and thawing to induce tissue destruction with a cryogen (liquid nitrogen or carbon dioxide) leading to intra and extra-cellular damage. Surgical treatment was once considered the standard therapeutic intervention for neoplastic diseases of the esophagus and is associated with considerable rates of morbidity and mortality. Read More

Int J Urol 2018 Nov 28. Epub 2018 Nov 28.

Department of Urology, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan.

Rev Med Suisse 2018 Nov;14(629):2160-2163

Service d'urologie, Département de chirurgie, HUG, 1211 Genève 14.

Discovery of small solid renal masses via echography, CT-scan or MRI is common in current medical practice, with more than 70 % found incidentally. Although they include benign lesions, most are renal cell carcinomas. A radiological assessment, associated if necessary with a percutaneous renal biopsy, leads to their diagnosis in the vast majority of cases. Read More

Lasers Surg Med 2018 Nov 27. Epub 2018 Nov 27.

Department of Dermatology, University of California San Diego, La Jolla 92122, California.

Benign pigmented lesions are among the most common dermatologic diagnoses that patients seek treatments for. Treatment modalities range from cryotherapy to light and laser-based technologies. These treatments have been shown to be effective, yet may lead to dyschromia or significant downtime. Read More

Laryngoscope 2018 Nov 23. Epub 2018 Nov 23.

Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Eye, Ear, Nose, and Throat Hospital of Fudan University, Shanghai, China.

Objectives/hypothesis: Cryotherapy has been shown to be a scarless treatment modality for dermal lesions; however, there are limited data addressing the effect of cryotherapy on vocal fold tissue. The aim of this study was to clarify the effectiveness of cryotherapy for prevention of postsurgical vocal fold scarring.

Study Design: Prospective animal study in rabbits. Read More

Magn Reson Imaging Clin N Am 2019 Feb 29;27(1):131-138. Epub 2018 Oct 29.

Department of Radiology, University of Chicago, 5841 South Maryland Avenue, Chicago, IL 60637, USA.

MR imaging-guided focal therapy is a viable treatment option for patients with localized prostate cancer. After the identification of a malignant focus in the prostate gland on multiparametric MR imaging, treatment can be directed in a precise fashion to the area of interest. The goal of focal therapy is to eradicate prostate cancer while minimizing complications that can affect quality of life. Read More

J Am Acad Dermatol 2018 Nov 19. Epub 2018 Nov 19.

Division of Dermatology, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, Kansas. Electronic address:

J Cosmet Dermatol 2018 Nov 19. Epub 2018 Nov 19.

Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Biology, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

This manuscript addresses the use of whole- and partial-body cryotherapy in aesthetic dermatology. Over the past several years, these have become trendy treatments that have been marketed for many purported benefits in overall skin appearance and skin health. With increased access through cryotherapy facilities and medical spas, whole- and partial-body cryotherapy have grown in popularity. Read More

Lasers Med Sci 2018 Nov 19. Epub 2018 Nov 19.

Center of Biological Sciences, Universidade Estadual de Londrina, Londrina, Brazil.

Cryotherapy and phototherapy have been suggested as recovery methods due to their anti-inflammatory effects. They may also induce mitochondrial biogenesis, thus favoring endurance training adaptation. The aim of this study was to evaluate the anti-inflammatory and ergogenic effects of phototherapy or cold water immersion (CWI) applied daily after exercise in rats. Read More

Photodiagnosis Photodyn Ther 2018 Nov 14. Epub 2018 Nov 14.

Department of Dermatology of the First Affiliated Hospital of PLA General Hospital, Beijing 100048, China.

Objective: To observe the clinical efficacy of 5-aminolevulinic acid photodynamic therapy (ALA-PDT) in treating vulval condylomata acuminata (CA) in pregnancy.

Methods: The clinical efficacies of ALA-PDT on 16 cases of CA in pregnancy as well as cryotherapy on 22 cases of CA in pregnancy were analyzed in this prospective study.

Results: The treatment group showed a wart clearance rate of 93. Read More

G Ital Dermatol Venereol 2018 Nov 9. Epub 2018 Nov 9.

Dermatology and Venereology Department, General Hospital, Alessandria, Italy -

Background: Actinic keratosis (AK), a hyperkeratotic lesion induced by solar exposure, is the precancerous lesion that most frequently develops into squamous cell carcinoma. Cryotherapy, topical fluorouracil 5, topical diclofenac 3% gel and, more recently, ingenol mebutate are used in addition to surgery. However, these treatments have varying degrees of effectiveness and are not always tolerated due to side effects. Read More

Clin Ophthalmol 2018 23;12:2145-2148. Epub 2018 Oct 23.

Department of Ophthalmology, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL 33136, USA,

Purpose: To report the visual outcomes and complications of scleral fixated intraocular lenses (IOLs) using Gore-Tex suture.

Methods: The current study is a retrospective noncomparative case series including patients who underwent scleral fixation of IOL (Akreos AO60) using Gore-Tex suture from August 2015 to March 2017 at a university teaching center. Primary outcome measures were visual acuity and complications at last follow-up. Read More

Pain Manag Nurs 2018 Nov 10. Epub 2018 Nov 10.

Department of General Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Shantou University Medical College, Shantou City, Guangdong Province, China.

Background: Arteriovenous grafting offers an alternative for patients whose vessels are unsuitable for arteriovenous fistula. However, as a result of subcutaneous tunnel dissection, postoperative pain and edema of the operated limb present early after surgery. As a traditional therapeutic approach, cryotherapy has the ability to suppress postoperative pain and edema. Read More

Zhonghua Jie He He Hu Xi Za Zhi 2018 Nov;41(11):857-862

Department of Endoscopic Diagnosis & Treatment, Beijing Chest Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing 101149, China.

To investigate the efficacy and safety of cryotherapy combined with balloon dilatation through electronic bronchoscope in the management of airway occlusion caused by scar stenosis type of tracheobronchial tuberculosis (TBTB). From December 2008 to May 2016, 98 cases of airway occlusion caused by scar stenosis of TBTB were diagnosed by microbiology, histopathology, CT (computer tomography), bronchial reconstructions and bronchoscopy. All patients underwent routine anti-tuberculosis chemotherapy and cryotherapy through bronchoscope. Read More

Dermatol Ther 2018 Nov 13:e12781. Epub 2018 Nov 13.

Skin and Stem Cell Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.

Cutaneous injury can ignite excessive fibroproliferative growth that results in keloid formation. Keloids are associated with significant morbidity related to disfigurement and/or symptoms (e.g. Read More

Skin Appendage Disord 2018 Oct 21;4(4):354-357. Epub 2017 Dec 21.

Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Service, James A. Haley VA Hospital, Tampa, Florida, USA.

Oxid Med Cell Longev 2018 3;2018:2157496. Epub 2018 Oct 3.

Chair of Physical Therapy and Sports Recovery, Poznan University of Physical Education, Droga Dębińska 10C, 61-555 Poznań, Poland.

Purpose: Patients with ankylosing spondylitis (AS) have increased production of proinflammatory cytokines, increased oxidants, and decreased antioxidant capacity. The aim of this study was to determine the effect of whole-body cryotherapy (WBC) at -110°C and -60°C, on disease activity, selected proinflammatory cytokines, and oxidative stress in patients with AS.

Methods: Sixty-five patients with AS were recruited to one of three study procedures: WBC at -110°C, -60°C, or exercise therapy (non-WBC). Read More

BMC Med Res Methodol 2018 Nov 6;18(1):125. Epub 2018 Nov 6.

UCL Centre for Clinical Research in Infection and Sexual Health, The Mortimer Market Centre, Institute for Global Health, University College London, London, WC1E 6JB, UK.

Background: Anogenital warts are the second most common sexually transmitted infection diagnosed in sexual health services in England. About 90% of genital warts are caused by human papillomavirus (HPV) types 6 or 11, and half of episodes diagnosed are recurrences. The best and most cost-effective treatment for patients with anogenital warts is unknown. Read More

Papillomavirus Res 2018 Dec 1;6:70-76. Epub 2018 Nov 1.

Papua New Guinea Institute of Medical Research, Goroka, Papua New Guinea. Electronic address:

The performance of different clinical screening algorithms comprising point-of-care HPV-DNA testing using self-collected vaginal ('V') specimens, and visual inspection of the cervix with acetic acid (VIA) was evaluated in Papua New Guinea. Women aged 30-59 years provided V specimens that were tested at point-of-care using the Xpert HPV Test (Cepheid, Sunnyvale, CA). A clinician-collected cervical ('C') specimen was then collected for point-of-care Xpert testing, and liquid-based cytology (LBC). Read More

Photochem Photobiol Sci 2018 Oct 31. Epub 2018 Oct 31.

Department of Dermatology, Medical University of Vienna, Austria.

Background And Objective: Pyogenic granuloma is a common benign vascular lesion of the skin and mucosa prone to ulceration and bleeding. Current therapeutic approaches include surgical excision, removal by means of electro caustic therapy, cryotherapy, and ablation with CO2 or vascular lasers. The purpose of this study was to investigate the efficacy of a 532 nm potassium-titanyl-phosphate laser (KTP-laser) for the treatment of pyogenic granulomas in terms of efficacy, advantages in clinical outcome, technique and associated side effects. Read More

Temperature (Austin) 2018 6;5(2):103-105. Epub 2018 Feb 6.

Department of Physiology and Pharmacology Karolinska Institutet, von Eulers väg 8, 2tr, SE-171 77 Stockholm, Sweden.

G Ital Dermatol Venereol 2018 Oct 29. Epub 2018 Oct 29.

Department of Dermatology, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA -

Introduction: Keloids are exuberant responses to cutaneous wound healing. Many research studies utilize keloid recurrence, scar thickness, and objective physician-reported data as outcome measures. Patients may have different perceptions and evaluations of treatment success from physicians, however. Read More

J Glob Oncol 2018 Oct(4):1-10

Miriam L. Cremer, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH; Gabriel Conzuelo-Rodriguez, Basic Health International, New York, NY; William Cherniak, Bridge to Health Medical and Dental, Toronto, Ontario, Canada; and Thomas Randall, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA.

Barriers to access for cervical precancer care in low-resource settings go beyond cost. Gas-based cryotherapy has emerged as the standard treatment in these areas, but there are barriers to this technology that have necessitated the development and implementation of affordable and portable alternatives. This review identifies knowledge gaps with regard to technologies primarily used in low-resource settings, including standard cryotherapy, nongas-based cryotherapy, and thermoablation. Read More

Urologe A 2018 Dec;57(12):1490-1493

UroEvidence@Deutsche Gesellschaft für Urologie, Nestorstr. 8-9, 10709, Berlin, Deutschland.

Clin J Sport Med 2018 Oct 24. Epub 2018 Oct 24.

CESPU, Department of Physiotherapy, North Polytechnic Institute of Health, Paredes, Portugal.

Objective: To analyze the effect of cryotherapy on muscle stiffness after exercise-induced muscle damage.

Design: A leg-to-leg comparison model.

Setting: University research laboratory. Read More

Transl Androl Urol 2018 Sep;7(Suppl 4):S420-S435

Division of Surgery, Department of Surgery and Cancer, Imperial College London, London, UK.

Accurate diagnosis of clinically significant prostate cancer is essential in identifying patients who should be offered treatment with curative intent. Modifications to the Gleason grading system in recent years show that accurate grading and reporting at needle biopsy can improve identification of clinically significant prostate cancers. Extracapsular extension of prostate cancer has been demonstrated to be an adverse prognostic factor with greater risk of metastatic spread than organ-confined disease. Read More

J Cosmet Dermatol 2018 Oct 24. Epub 2018 Oct 24.

Qena Hospital, Qena, Egypt.

Introduction: Common warts are hyperkeratotic, benign cutaneous growths caused by types 1, 2, and 7 Human papilloma viruses. Different modalities are available to treat warts. Cryotherapy is one of the most common and effective treatments for common warts. Read More

Indian J Ophthalmol 2018 Nov;66(11):1629-1631

Department of Pathology, The New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai, New York, NY, USA.

A 39-year-old female presented with a painless yellow-pink tumor on her right eye. High-frequency ultrasound imaging revealed an epibulbar lesion with homogenous low internal reflectivity and no evidence of intraocular invasion. The patient underwent excisional biopsy leading to a pathology diagnosis of myxoma. Read More

Rheumatol Int 2018 Dec 23;38(12):2243-2250. Epub 2018 Oct 23.

Tecnología e Innovación Médico-Estética, S.L., Madrid, Spain.

Evidence of symptomatic treatment for fibromyalgia (FM) is very low. Whole body cryotherapy (WBC) modulates different neurotransmitters, which might have a role in pain alleviation and could exert an effect on FM. Our aim was to evaluate the efficacy of WBC for the control of pain and impact of disease in FM. Read More

Clin Case Rep 2018 Oct 5;6(10):2017-2020. Epub 2018 Sep 5.

Department of Podiatry Stamford Hospital Affiliate of the Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons Stamford Connecticut.

Basal cell carcinoma is the most common skin cancer, but may present as anatomically and pathologically unique variants. A careful understanding of the pathophysiology, meticulous preoperative planning, and the use of unique reconstructive techniques to preserve function and cosmesis are key in achieving a satisfactory oncologic result. Read More

Photomed Laser Surg 2018 Oct 18. Epub 2018 Oct 18.

1 Department of Dentistry, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Brasília , Brasília, Brazil .

Objective: To describe a clinical case of successful conservative management of Localized Juvenile Spongiotic Gingivitis Hyperplasia (LJSGH) using photodynamic therapy (PDT) and reviews the current literature on this pathology.

Background Data: LJSGH is a recently described rare disease with controversial treatment results. As of today, 13 publications report surgical treatment approaches. Read More

Cardiovasc Intervent Radiol 2018 Oct 16. Epub 2018 Oct 16.

Department of Interventional Radiology, Centre Léon Berard, 28 Prom. Léa Et Napoléon Bullukian, 69008, Lyon, France.

Surgical curettage is currently the standard of care for the chondroblastoma, but in peri-articular tumors it is limited by its morbidity. In this preliminary report, we evaluate the feasibility of percutaneous cryotherapy as an alternative ablative treatment for chondroblastoma. Three patients with a chondroblastoma treated by CT scan-guided cryotherapy are presented in this article. Read More

Ann Thorac Surg 2018 Oct 13. Epub 2018 Oct 13.

Thoracic Oncology Department, H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute, 12902 USF Magnolia Drive, Tampa, FL, USA 33612.

Persistent carcinoma of the trachea is an uncommon thoracic malignancy with limited treatment options. To our knowledge, pembrolizumab, an immunotherapy targeting programmed death-1, has not been previously reported as an effective therapy for tracheal carcinoma. Here, we describe a case of recurrent tracheal squamous cell carcinoma refractory to photodynamic therapy, radiotherapy, and cryotherapy. Read More

Plant Methods 2018 6;14:87. Epub 2018 Oct 6.

1State Key Laboratory of Crop Stress Biology for Arid Areas, College of Horticulture, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712100 Shaanxi China.

Production of virus-free plants is necessary to control viral diseases, import novel cultivars from other countries, exchange breeding materials between countries or regions and preserve plant germplasm. In vitro techniques represent the most successful approaches for virus eradication. In vitro thermotherapy-based methods, including combining thermotherapy with shoot tip culture, chemotherapy, micrografting or shoot tip cryotherapy, have been successfully established for efficient eradication of various viruses from almost all of the most economically important crops. Read More

Angiol Sosud Khir 2018;24(3):92-97

Russian National Research Medical University named after N.I. Pirogov under the RF Ministry of Public Health, Moscow, Russia.

Compression serves as an important component for carrying out successful and safe phlebosclerosing treatment. At the same time, the necessity of wearing compression hosiery or bandages is associated with known limitations and objections of patients, especially in a hot season. We comparatively assessed efficacy of usual compression stockings and a short-term pneumatic bandage with cryoelements while carrying out sclerosing treatment of dilated intradermal veins. Read More