MichaelAnthonyVasquezMD

PubMed

• 51 citations
  Five-year extension study of patients from a randomized clinical trial (VeClose) comparing cyanoacrylate closure versus radiofrequency ablation for the treatment of in...
  Nick Morrison, Kathleen Gibson, Michael Vasquez, Robert Weiss, Andrew T. Jones> ;Journal of Vascular Surgery. Venous and Lymphatic Disorders. 2020 Mar 20
• 39 citations
  Comparison of cyanoacrylate closure and radiofrequency ablation for the treatment of incompetent great saphenous veins: 36-Month outcomes of the VeClose randomized con...
  Nick Morrison, Raghu Kolluri, Michael Vasquez, Monte Madsen, Andrew T. Jones, Kathleen Gibson> ;Phlebology. 2019 Jul 1
• 46 citations
  Twenty-four month results from a randomized trial of cyanoacrylate closure versus radiofrequency ablation for the treatment of incompetent great saphenous veins.
  Kathleen Gibson, Nick Morrison, Raghu Kolluri, Michael Vasquez, Robert Weiss, Daniel J. Cher, Monte Madsen, Andrew T. Jones> ;Journal of Vascular Surgery. Venous and Lymphatic Disorders. 2018 Sep 1
• 10 citations
  A multicenter, randomized, placebo-controlled trial of endovenous thermal ablation with or without polidocanol endovenous microfoam treatment in patients with great sa...
  Michael Vasquez, Antonios P. Gasparis> ;Phlebology. 2017 May 1
• 7 citations
  Proposal for a national coverage determination for the treatment of varicose veins and venous disease due to disparate Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services local...
  Harold J. Welch, Lowell S. Kabnick, Michael Vasquez, Daniel L. Monahan, Fedor Lurie, Glenn Jacobowicz> ;Journal of Vascular Surgery. Venous and Lymphatic Disorders. 2017 May 1
• 66 citations
  VeClose trial 12-month outcomes of cyanoacrylate closure versus radiofrequency ablation for incompetent great saphenous veins
  Nick Morrison, Kathleen Gibson, Michael Vasquez, Robert Weiss, Daniel J. Cher, Monte Madsen, Andrew T. Jones> ;Journal of Vascular Surgery. Venous and Lymphatic Disorders. 2017 May 1
• 36 citations
  Venous symptoms: the SYM Vein Consensus statement developed under the auspices of the European Venous Forum.
  Michel Perrin, Bo Eklof, Andre M. van Rij, Nicos Labropoulos, Michael Vasquez, Andrew Nicolaides, Werner Blättler, Didier Bouhassira, Eliete Bouskela, Patrick Carpenti...> ;International Angiology. 2016 Aug 1
• Reply: Letter to the editor
  William A. Marston, Fedor Lurie, Michael Vasquez, Thomas W. Wakefield, Cynthia K. Shortell, Eberhard Rabe> ;Journal of Vascular Surgery. Venous and Lymphatic Disorders. 2014 Jan 1
• 25 citations
  Multicenter assessment of the repeatability and reproducibility of the revised Venous Clinical Severity Score (rVCSS)
  William A. Marston, Michael Vasquez, Fedor Lurie, Thomas W. Wakefield, Eberhard Rabe, Cynthia K. Shortell, Joanne M. Lohr, Marc A. Passman, Robert B. McLafferty> ;Journal of Vascular Surgery. Venous and Lymphatic Disorders. 2013 Jul 1
• 26 citations
  Revised venous clinical severity score: a facile measurement of outcomes in venous disease
  Michael Vasquez, Carolyn E. Munschauer> ;Phlebology. 2012 Mar 1
• 763 citations
  The care of patients with varicose veins and associated chronic venous diseases: Clinical practice guidelines of the Society for Vascular Surgery and the American Veno...
  Peter Gloviczki, Anthony J. Comerota, Michael C. Dalsing, Bo Eklof, David L. Gillespie, Monika L. Gloviczki, Joann M. Lohr, Robert B. McLafferty, Mark H. Meissner, M. ...> ;Journal of Vascular Surgery. 2011 May 1
• 288 citations
  Revision of the venous clinical severity score: Venous outcomes consensus statement: Special communication of the American Venous Forum Ad Hoc Outcomes Working Group
  Michael Vasquez, Eberhard Rabe, Robert B. McLafferty, Cynthia K. Shortell, William A. Marston, David L. Gillespie, Mark H. Meissner, Robert B. Rutherford> ;Journal of Vascular Surgery. 2010 Nov 1
• 2 citations
  The Importance of Uniform Venous Terminology in Reports on Varicose Veins
  Michael Vasquez, Carolyn E. Munschauer> ;Seminars in Vascular Surgery. 2010 Jun 1
• 94 citations
  Venous Clinical Severity Score and quality-of-life assessment tools: application to vein practice.
  Michael Vasquez, Carolyn E. Munschauer> ;Phlebology. 2008 Dec 1
• 61 citations
  The utility of the Venous Clinical Severity Score in 682 limbs treated by radiofrequency saphenous vein ablation.
  Michael Vasquez, Jiping Wang, Marchyan Mahathanaruk, Glenn Buczkowski, Esther Sprehe, Hasan H. Dosluoglu> ;Journal of Vascular Surgery. 2007 May 1
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Journal Articles

• Proposal for a National Coverage Determination for the Treatment of Varicose Veins and Venous Disease Due to Disparate CMS Local Coverage Determination Policies  
  Welch HJ, Kabnick L, Vasquez MA, Monahan DL, Lurie F, Jacobowicz G, Journal of Vascular Surgery: Venous and Lymphatic Disorders, 1/1/2017
• VeClose trial 12-month outcomes of cyanoacrylate closure versus radiofrequency ablation for incompetent great saphenous veins  
  Morrison N, Gibson K, Vasquez MA, Weiss R, Cher D, Madsen M, Jones A, Journal of Vascular Surgery: Venous and Lymphatic Disorders, 1/1/2017
• A multicenter, randomized, placebo-controlled trial of endovenous thermal ablation (ETA) with or without polidocanol endovenous microfoam (PEM) treatment in patients w...  
  Vasquez MA, Gasparis AP; on behalf of the Varithena 017 Investigator Group, Phlebology, 1/7/2016
• Venous hemodynamic changes in lower limb venous disease: the UIP (Union Internationale De Phlebologie) consensus document  
  Lee BB, Nicolaides AN, Myers K, Meissner M, Kalodiki E, Allegra C, Antignani PL, Baekgaard N, Beach K, Belcaro G, Black S, Blomgren L, Bouskela E, Cappelli M, Caprini ..., International Angiology, 1/1/2016
• A Treatment of truncal incompetence and varicose veins with a single administration of a new polidocanol endovenous microfoam preparation improves symptoms and appearance  
  Wright D, King T, O'Byrne M, Vasquez MA, European Journal of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, 1/1/2015
• Lower limb venous symptoms: combining physician and patient reporting tools  
  Vasquez MA, Munschauer CE, Panza D, Medicographia, 1/1/2015
• Multicenter assessment of the repeatability and reproducibility of the revised Venous Clinical Severity Score (rVCSS)  
  Marston WA, Vasquez MA, Lurie F, Wakefield TW, Rabe E, Shortell CK, Lohr JM, Passman MA, Journal of Vascular Surgery: Venous and Lymphatic Disorders, 1/1/2013
• The Importance of Uniform Venous Terminology in Reports on Varicose Veins  
  Vasquez MA, Munschauer CE, Phlebolymphology, 1/1/2011
• Case report: the association of familial polyposis coli in a patient with Gardner's syndrome  
  Vasquez MA, J Surg Oncol, 1/1/1987
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Books/Book Chapters

• 34th Symposium Book: Vascular and Endovascular Controversies Update 
  Chapter: "Great Debate - For the Motion: Truncal Ablation with correction of reflux is the priority, rather than truncal preservation in patients with varicose veins." 
  Vasquez MA, Munschauer CEBIBA Medical Ltd., London, England2012
• 31st Symposium Book: Vascular and Endovascular Controversies Update 
  Chapter: Clinical and surrogate outcomes from the new radiofrequency catheter: an experience of 700 limbs. 
  Vasquez MABIBA Medical Ltd., London, England2010
• Postgraduate Courses Day, 2009 Society for Vascular Surgery Annual Meeting 
  Chapter: Measuring outcomes: venous severity of illness. 
  Vasquez MADenver, CO2009
• 30th Symposium Book: Vascular and Endovascular Controversies Update 
  Chapter: Debate: a single outcome measure is not sufficient: against the motion. 
  Vasquez MABIBA Medical Ltd., London, England2009
• Chronic Venous Insufficiency, Contemporary Endovascular Management Series 
  Chapter: Chronic venous insufficiency: comprehensive treatment guided by investigation and classification. 
  Vasquez MA, Munschauer CEEditors: Davies MG, Lumsden AB.Cardiotext Publishing, Minneapolis, MN
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Abstracts/Posters

• A Randomized Placebo Controlled Trial of Endovenous Thermal Ablation (ETA) With or Without Polidocanol Endovenous Microfoam (PEM) Treatment in Patients With Great Saph...
  Vasquez MA, Wright D, 25th Anniversary American Venous Forum, Phoenix, AZ, 1/28/2013
• "A Randomized Placebo Controlled Trial of Endovenous Thermal Ablation (ETA) With or Without Polidocanol Endovenous Microfoam (PEM) Treatment in Patients With Great Sap...
  Vasquez MA, 25th Anniversary American Venous Forum, Phoenix, AZ, 1/28/2013
• "A Randomized Placebo Controlled Trial of Endovenous Thermal Ablation (ETA) With or Without Polidocanol Endovenous Microfoam (PEM) Treatment in Patients With Great Sap...
  Vasquez MA, University Buffalo Department Surgery 9th Annual Research Day, Buffalo, NY, 1/23/2013
• "Great Debate - For the Motion: Truncal Ablation with correction of reflux is the priority, rather than truncal preservation in patients with varicose veins."
  Vasquez MA, Munschauer CE, Proceedings of the 34th Charing Cross International Symposium, Imperial College, London, 1/17/2012
• Clinical and surrogate outcomes from the new radiofrequency catheter: an experience of 700 limbs.
  Vasquez MA, Proceedings of the 31st Charing Cross International Symposium, Imperial College, London, 1/1/2010
• Perforator treatment with the VNUS RF catheter.
  Vasquez MA, Phlebolymphology, Special Congress Issue: XVI World Meeting of the Union Internationale de Phlebologie, Monte Carlo, Principality of Monaco, 2009, 1/1/2010
• Our obligation to follow clinical outcomes in venous disease.
  Vasquez MA, Phlebolymphology, Special Congress Issue: XVI World Meeting of the Union Internationale de Phlebologie, Monte Carlo, Principality of Monaco, 2009, 1/1/2010
• Our obligation to follow clinical outcomes in venous disease.
  Vasquez MA, Int Angiol, Session of the American Venous Forum, XVI World Meeting of the Union Internationale de Phlebologie, Monte Carlo, Principality of Monaco, 1/31/2009
• Revision of the Venous Clinical Severity Score: venous outcomes consensus statement.
  Vasquez MA, Int Angiol, Session of the American Venous Forum, XVI World Meeting of the Union Internationale de Phlebologie, Monte Carlo, Principality of Monaco, 1/31/2009
• "Adjunctive Procedures Following Radiofrequency Ablation of the Saphenous Vein: Incidence and Timing."
  Vasquez MA, Proceedings of the 21st Annual Meeting of the American Venous Forum, Phoenix, AZ, 1/11/2009
• "Adjunctive Procedures Following Radiofrequency Ablation of the Saphenous Vein: Incidence and Timing."
  Vasquez MA, American College of Phlebology Research in Phlebology Session, Palm Desert, CA, 1/5/2009
• Debate: a single outcome measure is not sufficient: against the motion.
  Vasquez MA, Proceedings of the 30th Charing Cross International Symposium, Imperial College, London, 1/1/2009
• "Endovenous RF Ablation for Saphenous and Accessory Saphenous Vein Reflux: Experience of 580 Limbs"
  Vasquez MA, 18th Annual American Venous Forum Meeting, Miami, FL, 1/24/2006
• "Results of Endovenous Saphenous Vein Ablation in 250 Patients"
  Vasquez MA, Buffalo Surgical Society, Buffalo, NY, 1/6/2004
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Lectures

• "Evidence for Treatment of Superficial Venous Reflux and Superficial Venous Thrombosis." 
  Buffalo, NY - 1/29/2017
• "The UNTHINKABLES in venous care: is the unethical treatment of venous disease out of control?" 
  New Orleans, LA - 1/15/2017
• "New Treatment Modalities for the Superficial Venous System: What's the Data? A Review of Non-Thermal, Non-Tumescent Technologies." 
  Gates Vascular Institute, Buffalo, NY - 1/9/2017
• "New Treatment Modalities for the Superficial Venous System: What's the Data? A Review of Non-Thermal Technologies." 
  New Orleans, LA - 1/4/2016
• "VeClose: 24-Month Results for the VenaSeal Closure System." 
  New Orleans, LA - 1/4/2016
• "Advances in Venous Reflux Disease: What you have NOT been taught." 
  Gates Vascular Institute, Buffalo, NY - 1/26/2015
• "Management of Venous Reflux Disease." 
  Buffalo, NY - 1/17/2015
• "Superficial Vein Thrombosis Management: Practical Guidelines." 
  Orlando, FL - 1/14/2015
• "VCSS and Quality of Life Assessment Tools." 
  Orlando, FL - 1/13/2015
• "The Use of Ultrasound in the Treatment Room." 
  Orlando, FL - 1/12/2015
• "Efficacy and Safety of Varithena." 
  Orlando, FL - 1/11/2015
• "Endovenous Management of Varicose Veins." 
  Millard Fillmore Hospital, Buffalo, NY - 1/5/2015
• "Evaluation and Management of Recurrent Varicose Veins." 
  New York, NY - 1/28/2014
• "When Sclerotherapy Doesn't Work." 
  New York, NY - 1/28/2014
• "What Veins Should Not be Ablated." 
  New York, NY - 1/28/2014
• "How Should We Judge the Success of Venous Treatments: Surrogate Measures, CEAP, VCSS, PRO-QOL Assessments?" 
  New York, NY - 1/17/2014
• "Varithena: The Product, Safety and Clinical Efficacy Data" 
  New York, NY - 1/17/2014
• "VCSS Made Simple." 
  Phoenix, AZ - 1/9/2014
• "What Are the Various PROs?" 
  Phoenix, AZ - 1/9/2014
• "Impact Reimbursement: Adding QOL Measures and Patient Reported Outcomes." 
  Phoenix, AZ - 1/7/2014
• "What's New in Endovenous Ablation: Foam." 
  Phoenix, AZ - 1/7/2014
• "Severe Venous Reflux and Venous Ulcers: New Treatment Options." 
  Buffalo, NY - 1/1/2014
• "Comparing Various Patient Reported Outcomes: What is a True Measure of Success?" 
  Phoenix, AZ - 1/28/2013
• "Venous Reflux and Terminology." 
  Rosemont, IL - 1/26/2013
• "Scoring Systems for Chronic Venous Insufficiency and Quality of Life." 
  Boston, MA - 1/13/2013
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Other

• "New Treatments for Varicose Veins." 
  Vasquez MA, WKBW, AM Buffalo Television Interview
  1/1/2016
• "Vascular Leg Health." 
  Vasquez MA, WGRZ, Western New York Living Gegment Television Interview
  1/1/2015
• "Varicose Veins and leg swelling." 
  Vasquez MA, WKBW, Daybreak Segment Television Interview
  1/1/2014
• "Chronic Venous Insufficiency, Outcome Measures and National Healthcare Reform." 
  Vasquez MA, WKBW Radio, The Rusk Report
  Buffalo, NY - 1/1/2010
• Outcomes and Accountability in Phlebology Patient Care, Letter to the Editor. 
  Vasquez MA, Vein
  http://www.veindirectory.org/
  1/1/2010
• Chronic venous insufficiency. 
  Buczkowski G, Munschauer CE, Vasquez MA, Clin Rev
  http://www.clinicianreviews.com/index.asp?issueid=214
  1/1/2009
• "Awareness and Treatment of Venous Disease." 
  Vasquez MA, WKBW Radio, The Rusk Report
  Buffalo, NY - 1/1/2008
• "Result of Leg Vein Treatments." 
  Vasquez MA, Channel 2 News Health Report
  Buffalo, NY - 1/1/2008
• "Minor Leg Injuries and Deep Vein Clots." 
  Vasquez MA, Channel 4 News Health Watch
  Buffalo, NY - 1/1/2008
• Editor's corner. 
  Vasquez MA, AV Forum
  http://veinforum.org/uploads/File/newsletter/spring07.pdf
  1/1/2007
• "The Closure Procedure for Varicose Veins." 
  Vasquez MA, Channel 4 News Health Watch
  Buffalo, NY - 1/1/2004
• "Latest Treatment for Symptomatic Venous Insufficiency." 
  Vasquez MA, Channel 2 News Health Report
  Buffalo, NY - 1/1/2004
• "Minimally Invasive Surgical Treatments." 
  Vasquez MA, WKBW Radio, The Rusk Report
  Buffalo, NY - 1/1/2004
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