Phlebolymphology N°87 (Vol 22 – N°3 – 2015)
Foreword UIP Chapter Meeting – Seoul, Korea, August 27-29, 2015 16th EVF Annual Meeting – St. Petersburg, Russia, July 2-4, 2015
Phlebolymphology N°87
V. Pelvic disorders
Diagnosis and pelvic disorders The session started with a keynote lecture by Wassila Taha Elkashishi (Egypt) on duplex criteria and patient selection in modern vein therapy. This talk provided an excellent review of the potential of duplex ultrasound in skillful hands and the role of this examination in modern phlebology. Today, this is a mandatory diagnostic tool for planning venous procedures in both chronic and acute conditions. Vimalin Samuel (India) discussed the anatomical variations of the saphenous fascia in the Indian population. In 72% of legs, the saphenous fascia belongs to the so-called I-type, and the great saphenous vein lies…
IV. Venous malformation
Arteriovenous malformations and Stewart-Bluefarb syndrome Alicia O’Connor, Australia The evolution of the classification of vascular anomalies and the pathophysiology, evolution, and types of arteriovenous malformations were presented, the seminar concluded with an introduction to the 2015 Yakes arteriovenous malformation classification.1 Stewart-Bluefarb syndrome, a rare angioproliferative disorder that was first described in 1967, is characterized by an acroangiodermatitis that is associated with an underlying arteriovenous shunt. Acroangiodermatitis is a benign, uncommon angioproliferative disease characterized by violaceous macules, papules, or plaques on the dorsum of the feet. The malleolus pathogenesis is poorly understood, but it may be the result of an angiogenesis…
Medical Reporters’ Academy
The report from the Union Internationale de Phlébologie chapter meeting, August 27-29, 2015, Seoul, Korea, under the Presidency of Professor Dong-ik Kim,” was prepared by the following members of the Medical Reporters’ Academy: Evgeny Shaydakov (Russia) and Olga Porembskaya (Russia) wrote the summary of the 16th European Venous Forum, July 2-4, 2015, St. Petersburg, Russia.”
II. Primary chronic venous disease
Epidemiology Prevalence and incidence of chronic venous disease and lymphedema Felizitas Pannier, Germany The Bonn Vein Study I was conducted in 2000 on 3072 participants who were selected using a simple random sampling from the registries of residents of Bonn, Germany plus two rural townships. The study aim was to determine the prevalence of venous disorders in urban and rural populations, the frequency of its signs and symptoms, and the risk factors. Participants, at that time, were aged 18 to 79 years (1350 men, 1722 women). The Bonn Vein Study II was a follow-up study, which occurred 6.6 years later…
III. Secondary chronic venous disease
Plenary lecture: Contemporary management of acute and chronic iliofemoral venous obstruction Anthony Comerota, USA Since acute deep vein thrombosis is the leading cause of severe chronic venous disease and postthrombotic syndrome, the 2008 guidelines by the American College of Chest Physicians (ACCP) recommend a strategy for thrombus removal, correction of the underlying lesion, compression and ambulation with extension of the duration of anticoagulation to prevent recurrence. Thrombus removal can be achieved by operative thrombectomy or catheter-directed thrombolysis. A randomized controlled trial conducted in Sweden by Plate et al, with a 5- and 10-year follow-up, compared standard anticoagulation with thrombectomy.1,2 They…
16th EVF Annual Meeting
A summary by Evgeny Shaydakov and Olga Porembskaya Presidential address Angelo Scuderi, Brazil At the beginning of July 2015, St. Petersburg was the center of events in the European phlebology community. More than 800 participants of the European Venous Forum came to St. Petersburg from 60 countries around the world and 67 regions of Russia. It was the first time in the 16 years of the European Venous Forum that Russia had the honor of organizing the largest European phlebology conference. Evgeny Shaydakov, who has been the chair of the phlebology association of St. Petersburg and the northwest region of…
I. Union Internationale de Phlébologie Presidential Address, Awards, and Consensus Documents
I. Union Internationale de Phlébologie Presidential Address, Awards, and Consensus Documents Presidential address Angelo Scuderi, Brazil The Union Internationale de Phlébologie is the largest international organization devoted to the investigation and management of venous disorders and they have contributed many consensus documents to provide guidelines for vascular specialists and others worldwide on the management of patients with various venous problems. The
UIP Chapter Meeting – Seoul, Korea, August 27-29, 2015
I. Union Internationale de Phlébologie Presidential Address, Awards, and Consensus Documents II. Primary chronic venous disease III. Secondary chronic venous disease IV. Venous malformation V. Pelvic disorders
Phlebolymphology N°87 – Foreword
The 2015 Union Internationale de Phlébologie chapter meeting, which was held in Seoul, Korea, hosted 800 participants from 56 countries. The 16th annual European Venous Forum, which was held in St. Petersburg, Russia, welcomed 770 attendees who were mostly European phlebologists, angiologists, dermatologists, vascular surgeons, and interventional radiologists. International meetings, such as the Union Internationale de Phlébologie chapter meeting and the European Venous Forum, represent one of the most important ways to transmit information and knowledge. These meetings brought together renowned venous experts and young professionals from around the world, providing a great opportunity to exchange ideas, explore strategies for…
