Phlebolymphology N°99

III. Major scientific findings in phlebology in the past 2 years

III. Major scientific findings in phlebology in the past 2 years Major scientific findings in phlebology in the past 2 years Andrew Bradbury (UK) • ATTRACT Trial conclusions New Engl J Med. 2017 This presentation was a summary of the available literature. Absolute contraindications include previous anaphylaxis to sclerosants and acute deep vein thrombosis. Relative contraindications include deep venous obstruction, peripheral vascular disease, a thrombophilic disorder increasing the risk of deep vein thrombosis, immobility, acute superficial vein thrombosis, pregnancy and breastfeeding, estrogen therapy, hormone replacement therapy, asthma, migraine, systemic disease associated with skin changes, obesity, advanced age, anticoagulation, pelvic tumors…

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I. UIP: introduction

I. UIP: introduction Presidential Lecture Nick Morrison (US) Following a short welcome, the President presented the role of International Union of Phlebology: 1. Strengthen the links between the member societies, either existing or to be created, which have a special interest in the study and therapy of venous and lymphatic disorders. 2. Promulgate recommendations on the teaching of phlebology, as well as the training and continuing medical education of phlebologists. 3. Promote a consensus on all aspects of venous and lymphatic disorders. 4. Encourage clinical and basic research on venous and lymphatic disorders. 5. Promotion of regional, national, and international…

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UIP Chapter Meeting – August 25th -27th 2019, Krakow – Poland

I. UIP: introduction II. Consensus reports III. Major scientific findings in phlebology in the past 2 years IV. Phlebolymphology forum V. What is new in our understanding of the chronic venous disease? VI. Innovations in phlebology VII. News in the research on the chronic venous disease – pathophysiology, anatomy and symptoms VIII. C0s: towards consensus on the diagnostics and therapy IX. Compression treatment solutions in vein and lymphatic diseases X. Foam sclerotherapy: from the consensus document to the clinical practice XI. Endovenous ablation session XII. Thermal tumescent (TT) ablation methods XIII. Non thermal non tumescent (NTNT) ablation methods XIV. Complications…

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Phlebolymphology N°99 – Foreword

The Medical Reporters’ Academy was co-founded in 1994 as a joint initiative by clinical and research venous disease specialists and Servier; with the main objective to develop an international group of young specialists with a core interest in venous disease drawn from various fields including dermatology, vascular surgery, angiology and/or phlebology. Each year the Medical Reporters’ Academy members are invited by Servier, to cover one of the most important international congresses for venous disease specialists. This year, the UIP Chapter Meeting, which was held in Krakow, Poland on August 25th- 27th, 2019 and the Charing Cross International Symposium: Vascular &…

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