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Journal of Vascular Surgery: Venous and Lymphatic Disorders is an international journal focused on medical, endovascular, and surgical care of venous and lymphatic disorders. It publishes clinical research, techniques, and practice manuscripts covering all aspects of venous and lymphatic disorders, including malformations and wound care, with an emphasis on the practicing clinician. It is the official publication of The Society for Vascular Surgery and the American Venous Forum.
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Subject
Peripheral Vascular Disease, Surgery
Impact Factor
3
Quartile
Q2
Open Access Type
Open
ISSN
2213-333X
eISSN
2213-333X
Invitation Only
No
Cost Range
Article Publishing Charge: Research articles USD 2400; Short communications USD 1100. Members of Society for Vascular Surgery who are corresponding authors are eligible for a 20% discount.
Submission Instructions
Journal of Vascular Surgery Venous and Lymphatic Disorders accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.
Clinical Research
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
A structured abstract is required. Abstract must be 250-400 words. Abstract must be structured. Structured abstract should use applicable headings including Objective, Methods, Results, and Conclusions.
Manuscript
Manuscript body must not exceed 3500 words. Manuscript body should include Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion, and Conclusion sections. Manuscript file must include article highlights and a table of contents summary before the abstract, and an Author Contribution Statement is published at the end of the manuscript.
References
Manuscript may include up to 50 references. Manuscript must conform to AMA Manual of Style, 10th edition. References must be cited consecutively in the text by superscript Arabic numbers in order of first mention, with all authors listed for six or fewer authors and the first six followed by et al for seven or more authors.
Figures & Tables
A maximum of 6 print figures and/or tables plus 4 online-only figures and/or tables is permitted. Tables and figures must be submitted as separate files and must not be embedded in the manuscript file.
Review Article
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
A structured abstract is required. Abstract must be 250-400 words. Abstract must be structured.
Manuscript
Body must be 3500-5000 words. Title must include the type of review without making it two parts or using punctuation. Authors may provide any five keywords on the title page, and any use of generative AI in writing must be disclosed in a statement at the end of the manuscript before the references that names the tool and reason for use and states that the authors reviewed and edited the content and take full responsibility for it.
References
Manuscript must include 75-125 references. Manuscript must conform to AMA Manual of Style, 10th edition. References must be cited consecutively in the text by superscript Arabic numbers in order of first mention, with all authors listed for six or fewer authors and the first six followed by et al for seven or more authors.
Figures & Tables
A maximum of 5 print figures and/or tables plus 5 online-only figures and/or tables is permitted. Tables and figures must be submitted as separate files and must not be embedded in the manuscript. Figures must be numbered consecutively in Arabic numerals and cited in the manuscript text, and tables must be cited in the manuscript text and numbered consecutively in Roman numerals.
Randomized Controlled Trials
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
Abstract requirements are not specified.
Manuscript
An AI disclosure statement must be included at the end of the manuscript before the references if generative AI or AI-assisted technologies were used in writing, naming the tool or service, the reason for its use, and stating that the authors reviewed and edited the content and take full responsibility for it.
References
References must conform to AMA Manual of Style, 10th edition. References must be cited consecutively in the text using superscript Arabic numbers in order of first mention, with all authors listed when there are six or fewer and the first six followed by et al when there are seven or more.
Figures & Tables
Tables and figures must be submitted as separate files and must not be embedded in the manuscript. Figures must be numbered consecutively in Arabic numerals and tables must be numbered consecutively in Roman numerals in the order cited in the text.
Observational Studies
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
Abstract requirements are not specified.
Manuscript
Methods section must include whether the study was retrospective or prospective, the study dates, and the number of patients. Manuscript must include an AI-use disclosure statement at the end of the manuscript before the references if generative AI or AI-assisted technologies were used in writing.
References
References must follow AMA Manual of Style, 10th edition. References must be cited consecutively in the text with superscript Arabic numbers, listing all authors when there are six or fewer and the first six followed by et al when there are seven or more.
Figures & Tables
Tables and figures must be uploaded as separate files and must not be embedded in the manuscript file. Figures must be numbered consecutively in Arabic numerals and tables must be numbered consecutively in Roman numerals according to the order cited in the text.
Narrative Review
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
Abstract requirements are not specified.
Manuscript
The manuscript must include an AI-use disclosure statement at the end of the manuscript before the references if generative AI or AI-assisted technologies were used in writing, and the title must state the review type without punctuation.
References
References must follow AMA Manual of Style, 10th edition. References must be cited consecutively in the text with superscript Arabic numbers, list all authors when there are six or fewer, and list the first six authors followed by et al when there are seven or more.
Figures & Tables
Tables and figures must be uploaded as separate files and must not be embedded in the manuscript. Figures must be numbered consecutively in Arabic numerals and cited in the text, and tables must be numbered consecutively in Roman numerals and cited in the text.
Systematic Review
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
Abstract requirements are not specified.
Manuscript
The title must include the type of review without punctuation, and any generative AI use in writing must be disclosed in a statement at the end of the manuscript before the references naming the tool, the reason for use, and that the authors reviewed and edited the content and take full responsibility for it.
References
References must follow AMA Manual of Style, 10th edition. References must be cited consecutively in the text by superscript Arabic numbers in order of first mention, list all authors when there are six or fewer, list the first six followed by et al when there are seven or more, and use standard abbreviated journal names according to Index Medicus.
Figures & Tables
Tables and figures must be uploaded as separate files and must not be embedded in the manuscript. Figures must be numbered consecutively in Arabic numerals and cited in the text, while tables must be numbered consecutively in Roman numerals, cited in the text, uploaded together in one Word document, and each include a legend.
Meta-Analysis
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
Abstract requirements are not specified.
Manuscript
The manuscript must include an AI-use disclosure statement at the end of the manuscript before the references if generative AI or AI-assisted technologies were used in writing.
References
References must conform to AMA Manual of Style, 10th edition. References must be cited consecutively in the text by superscript Arabic numbers in order of first mention, with all authors listed for six or fewer authors and the first six followed by et al for seven or more authors.
Figures & Tables
Tables and figures must be submitted as separate files and must not be embedded in the manuscript file. Tables must be numbered consecutively in Roman numerals and uploaded together in one Word document, and figures must be numbered consecutively in Arabic numerals according to the order cited in the manuscript.
Evidence Summary
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
A short abstract is required. Abstract must be 150 words. Abstract must be unstructured.
Manuscript
Body must not exceed 1500 words. Abstract must be included after the title page in the manuscript file. Any use of generative AI or AI-assisted technologies in writing must be disclosed in a statement at the end of the manuscript before the references list.
References
Manuscript may include up to 50 references. Manuscript must conform to AMA Manual of Style, 10th edition. References must be cited consecutively in the text by superscript Arabic numbers in order of first mention, with all authors listed for six or fewer authors and the first six followed by et al for seven or more.
Figures & Tables
A maximum of 5 print figures and/or tables plus 5 online-only figures and/or tables is permitted. Tables and figures must be submitted as separate files and must not be embedded in the manuscript file. Tables must be numbered consecutively in Roman numerals and figures in Arabic numerals according to the order cited in the text.
Experimental Research
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
A structured abstract is required. Abstract must be 250-400 words. Abstract must be structured. Structured abstract should use applicable headings including Objective, Methods, Results, and Conclusions, and a 100-word clinical relevance paragraph must appear immediately below the conclusion section of the abstract.
Manuscript
Manuscript body must not exceed 4500 words. Manuscript body should include Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion, and Conclusion sections. Manuscript file must include article highlights and a table of contents summary just before the abstract, and an Author Contribution Statement is published at the end of the manuscript.
References
Manuscript may include up to 50 references. Manuscript must conform to AMA Manual of Style, 10th edition. References must be cited consecutively in the text by superscript Arabic numbers in order of first mention, with all authors listed for six or fewer authors and the first six followed by et al for seven or more authors.
Figures & Tables
A maximum of 6 print figures and/or tables plus 4 online-only figures and/or tables is permitted. Tables and figures must be submitted as separate files and must not be embedded in the manuscript file. Figures must be numbered consecutively in Arabic numerals and tables in Roman numerals according to the order cited in the text.
Letter To The Editor
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
Abstract is not required.
Manuscript
Body must not exceed 350 words. Letter should address the Editor rather than the author.
References
No more than 10 references are permitted. References must conform to AMA Manual of Style, 10th edition. The original article must be included as the first reference.
Figures & Tables
No more than one illustration or table may be included. Tables and figures must be submitted as separate files and must not be embedded in the manuscript file.
Venous Image
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
Abstract is not required.
Manuscript
Body text must not exceed 350 words and the illustrations and text must be confined to one printed page. Descriptions of images must be included in the text because figure legends will not be published. Manuscript text must include a statement regarding patient consent to publish case details and images, and any use of generative AI in writing must be disclosed at the end of the manuscript before the references list.
References
References are limited to five key references. Manuscript must conform to AMA Manual of Style, 10th edition. References must be cited consecutively in the text by superscript Arabic numbers, listing all authors when there are six or fewer and the first six followed by et al when there are seven or more.
Figures & Tables
No more than four illustrations are permitted. Tables, figures, forms, and supplemental materials must be submitted as separate files and must not be embedded in the manuscript file. One illustration is designated for the cover and three must fit in the right-hand column, the in-text figure citation must indicate which image should appear on the cover, previously published images will not be considered, cover images should not include arrows or other added graphics, and text should be cropped out of the cover image whenever possible.
Cohort
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
Abstract requirements are not specified.
Manuscript
Manuscript must state whether the study is retrospective or prospective and include study dates, number of patients, cohort description, follow-up length, measured independent variables and outcomes with how they were measured, number unavailable for follow-up, and whether those unavailable differed from those with complete follow-up. Authors who used generative AI or AI-assisted technologies in writing must include an end-of-manuscript disclosure before the references naming the tool or service used, the reason for its use, and stating that the authors reviewed and edited the content and take full responsibility for it.
References
References must conform to AMA Manual of Style, 10th edition. References must be cited in consecutive order by superscript Arabic numbers, with all authors listed for six or fewer authors and the first six followed by et al for seven or more authors.
Figures & Tables
Tables and figures must be uploaded as separate files and must not be embedded in the manuscript.
Case-Control
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
Abstract requirements are not specified.
Manuscript
Methods must state whether the study was retrospective or prospective, include study dates and number of patients, and describe the source of cases and controls plus inclusion and exclusion criteria. A statement disclosing any use of generative AI in writing must appear at the end of the manuscript before the references.
References
References must follow AMA Manual of Style, 10th edition. References must be cited consecutively in the text using superscript Arabic numbers, with all authors listed for six or fewer authors and the first six followed by et al for seven or more authors.
Figures & Tables
Tables and figures must be uploaded as separate files and must not be embedded in the manuscript. Figures must be numbered consecutively in Arabic numerals and tables must be numbered consecutively in Roman numerals in the order cited in the text.
Cross-Sectional
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
Abstract requirements are not specified.
Manuscript
Manuscript must state whether the study is retrospective or prospective, include the study dates and number of patients, and include an AI disclosure statement at the end of the manuscript before the references if generative AI or AI-assisted technologies were used in writing.
References
References must conform to AMA Manual of Style, 10th edition. References must be cited consecutively in the text with superscript Arabic numbers, listed in order of first mention, and list all authors for six or fewer authors or the first six followed by et al for seven or more authors.
Figures & Tables
Tables and figures must be submitted as separate files and must not be embedded in the manuscript.
Vascular And Endovascular Technique
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
A short unstructured abstract is required. The abstract must be unstructured.
Manuscript
An AI disclosure statement must be included at the end of the manuscript before the references if generative AI or AI-assisted technologies were used in writing.
References
References must conform to AMA Manual of Style, 10th edition. References must be cited consecutively in the text with superscript Arabic numbers, listing all authors when there are six or fewer and the first six followed by et al when there are seven or more.
Figures & Tables
Tables and figures must be uploaded as separate files and must not be embedded in the manuscript. Tables must be numbered consecutively in Roman numerals and figures must be numbered consecutively in Arabic numerals in the order cited in the text.
Recent Publications
Response
Luis Moreno, Fredy Rivero, Nicolas Forero Ramirez, Luis Felipe Cabrera Vargas
10.1016/j.jvsv.2026.102547
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Letter regarding “Novel Basilic Vein Access for Ablation in Pelvic Venous Disorders”
Mark S. Whiteley
10.1016/j.jvsv.2026.102546
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Evaluation of Patient-Reported Outcomes in Over 10,000 patients Using Pneumatic Compression Therapy for Lower Extremity Lymphedema
Ashna Raiker, Alisha Raiker, Steven Dean, Antonios Gasparis, Nicos Labropoulos
10.1016/j.jvsv.2026.102548
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Inframalleolar venous ulcers heal with Unna boot therapy
Camille L. Karren, Nisha D.S. Gill-Jones, Justin M. Robbins, Enrico Ascher, Alexandra N. Ascher, Anil Hingorani
10.1016/j.jvsv.2026.102549
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The Long-Term Clinical Impact of Iliofemoral Deep Vein Thrombosis
Nicos Labropoulos, Anisha Javvaji, Antonios Gasparis, Suresh Vedantham
10.1016/j.jvsv.2026.102551
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to publish?
39 days from submission to decision after review; 78 days from submission to acceptance.
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A cover letter is required for resubmission of a previously rejected manuscript to identify the previous submission by title and manuscript number and explain how the new submission differs substantively from the earlier manuscript.
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Article Publishing Charge: Research articles USD 2400; Short communications USD 1100. Members of Society for Vascular Surgery who are corresponding authors are eligible for a 20% discount.
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Venous Thromboembolism Diagnosis and Management
Diagnosis and Treatment of Venous Diseases
Central Venous Catheters and Hemodialysis
Vascular anomalies and interventions
Peripheral Artery Disease Management
Dermatologic Treatments and Research
Vascular Procedures and Complications
Lymphatic System and Diseases
Vascular Malformations and Hemangiomas
Atrial Fibrillation Management and Outcomes
Educational Robotics and Engineering
Body Contouring and Surgery
Blood Coagulation and Thrombosis Mechanisms
Human auditory perception and evaluation
Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies
Lymphatic Disorders and Treatments
Systemic Sclerosis and Related Diseases
Infectious Aortic and Vascular Conditions
Liver Disease and Transplantation
Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia and Thrombosis
COVID-19 Clinical Research Studies
Aortic aneurysm repair treatments
Vascular Malformations Diagnosis and Treatment
Cerebral Venous Sinus Thrombosis
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