Updated terminology of chronic venous disorders: The VEIN-TERM transatlantic interdisciplinary consensus document

Non-uniform terminology in the world's venous literature has continued to pose a significant hindrance to the dissemination of knowledge regarding the management of chronic venous disorders. This VEIN-TERM consensus document was developed by a transatlantic interdisciplinary faculty of experts...

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Published in:Journal of vascular surgery 2009-02, Vol.49 (2), p.498-501
Main Authors: Eklof, Bo, MD, PhD, Perrin, Michel, MD, Delis, Konstantinos T., MD, MS, PhD, Rutherford, Robert B., MD, Gloviczki, Peter, MD
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aneurysm - classification
Biological and medical sciences
Cardiovascular system
Chronic Disease
Consensus Development Conferences as Topic
Humans
International Cooperation
Male
Medical sciences
Pharmacology. Drug treatments
Postthrombotic Syndrome - classification
Sclerotherapy - classification
Surgery
Surgery (general aspects). Transplantations, organ and tissue grafts. Graft diseases
Terminology as Topic
Varicocele - classification
Varicose Veins - classification
Vascular Diseases - classification
Vascular Diseases - complications
Vascular Diseases - diagnosis
Vascular Diseases - physiopathology
Vascular Diseases - therapy
Vascular surgery: aorta, extremities, vena cava. Surgery of the lymphatic vessels
Vascular Surgical Procedures - classification
Vascular wall
Venous Insufficiency - classification
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Summary:Non-uniform terminology in the world's venous literature has continued to pose a significant hindrance to the dissemination of knowledge regarding the management of chronic venous disorders. This VEIN-TERM consensus document was developed by a transatlantic interdisciplinary faculty of experts under the auspices of the American Venous Forum (AVF), the European Venous Forum (EVF), the International Union of Phlebology (IUP), the American College of Phlebology (ACP), and the International Union of Angiology (IUA). It provides recommendations for fundamental venous terminology, focusing on terms that were identified as creating interpretive problems, with the intent of promoting the use of a common scientific language in the investigation and management of chronic venous disorders. The VEIN-TERM consensus document is intended to augment previous transatlantic/international interdisciplinary efforts in standardizing venous nomenclature which are referenced in this article.
ISSN:0741-5214
1097-6809
DOI:10.1016/j.jvs.2008.09.014