Phlebology

Aims & Scope

Phlebology is the only English language journal devoted entirely to venous disease and is officially endorsed by the American Vein and Lymphatic Society.

This peer-reviewed journal publishes the results of high quality studies and reviews on any factor that may influence the outcome of patients with venous disease.

Readers benefit from authoritative information about all aspects of diseases of the veins and the subject matter is of interest not only to medical practitioners (dermatologists, vascular surgeons and radiologists) but also to nursing staff, allied professionals and scientists.

Content includes reviews, full original papers, short reports and letters to the editor.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.5
2024	1.60

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.511

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

h-index

Year	Value
2024	61

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	11387

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	507

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Web of Science
• Medline
• Embase

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Medicine, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• Epidemiology of chronic venous disease

  Citation: 305

  Authors: L, C, F G R

• Venous malformation: update on aetiopathogenesis, diagnosis and management

  Citation: 254

  Authors: A, M, L M

• European guidelines for sclerotherapy in chronic venous disorders

  Citation: 225

  Authors: E, FX, A, P Coleridge, A, JL, JJ, C, P, B, AA, L, F

• Indications for medical compression stockings in venous and lymphatic disorders: An evidence-based consensus statement

  Citation: 191

  Authors: Eberhard, Hugo, Juerg, Christopher, Giovanni, Martino, Tomasz, Monika, Sylvain, Patrick

• Mechanisms of varicose vein formation: valve dysfunction and wall dilation

  Citation: 185

  Authors: J D, R A

• Klippel–Trenaunay syndrome: current management

  Citation: 148

  Authors: P, D J

• Standard of care for lipedema in the United States

  Citation: 137

  Authors: Karen L, Linda Anne, Emily, Chuck, Thomas, Lindy, Jaime, Molly, Paula MC, Kathleen H, Tami, Janis, Erik, Michael S, Steven M, John R, Polly, Margarita, Nicholas, Edely L, Ethan

• Venous Clinical Severity Score and quality-of-life assessment tools: application to vein practice

  Citation: 137

  Authors: M A, C E

• Varisolve^® polidocanol microfoam compared with surgery or sclerotherapy in the management of varicose veins in the presence of trunk vein incompetence: European randomized controlled trial

  Citation: 133

  Authors: D, J P, A W, P, H, D, C H A, A, O, D

• Mechanochemical tumescentless endovenous ablation: final results of the initial clinical trial

  Citation: 131

  Authors: S, J K

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