Practical Approach to the Management and Treatment of Venous Disorders

1. Front Matter

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2. Phlebology: History and Epidemiology

   • John Bergan

   Pages 1-6

3. Setting Up Sclerotherapy in a Phlebology Practice

   • Nick Morrison

   Pages 7-12

4. Venous Anatomy of the Lower Extremity

   • Neil M. Khilnani

   Pages 13-18

5. Pathophysiology of Venous Disease

   • John Bergan

   Pages 19-23

6. Clinical Evaluation of Patients with Chronic Lower Extremity Venous Disorder

   • Neil M. Khilnani, Nick Morrison

   Pages 25-31

7. Venous Duplex Ultrasound in Patients with Chronic Venous Disorders

   • Neil M. Khilnani

   Pages 33-44

8. Elimination of Truncal Vein Reflux: Surgery, Thermal Ablation, and Chemical Ablation for Chronic Venous Disorders

   • Nick Morrison, Neil M. Khilnani

   Pages 45-59

9. Sclerotherapy and Alternatives

   • Neil S. Sadick

   Pages 61-82

10. Foam Sclerotherapy

    • Nick Morrison

    Pages 83-92

11. Ambulatory Phlebectomy

    • Lowell S. Kabnick

    Pages 93-106

12. Treatment of Incompetent Perforating Veins

    • Steve Elias

    Pages 107-115

13. Tributary Treatment Strategies: Treatment of Varicose Veins

    • Neil M. Khilnani

    Pages 117-123

14. Genetic Thrombophilias: When to Consider and What to Do

    • Edith A. Nutescu, Jessica B. Michaud, Joseph A. Caprini, Joseph A. Caprini

    Pages 125-133

15. Deep Vein Thrombosis: What to Do

    • Karun Sharma, Suresh Vedantham

    Pages 135-142

16. Superficial Vein Thrombosis

    • Joseph A. Caprini, Michael J. Verta

    Pages 143-155

17. Treatment of Hand Veins

    • Neil S. Sadick

    Pages 157-160

18. Compression Therapy

    • Hugo Partsch

    Pages 161-172

19. Back Matter

    Pages 173-177

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This text evolved as a response to numerous requests to present a simplified approach to the diagnosis and management of most of the common aspects of both cosmetic and medical venous disorders. The authors, representing experienced plebologists from several different primary disciplines, have attempted to present simplistic paradigm-oriented approaches on how to thoughtfully evaluate and manage common vein issues with contemporary solutions. Several areas of phlebology were not addressed in this text. The management of vascular malformations are beyond the scope of this text and were not covered in detail. Although indications for the appropriate use of IVC filters are discussed, the details about the specific devices, their placement and removal are also beyond the scope of this text. Deep venous obstruction from prior thrombosis, venous compression by arteries such as the compression of the left common iliac vein by the right common iliac artery and pelvic venous insufficiency can now be managed with minimally invasive image guided treatments; the technical aspects of such treatments are complex and not discussed in detail in this handbook. This book will increase the therapeutic skill of the practicing phlebologist and thus increase the quality of care for patients faced with problems related to venous disorders.

• Cardiology
• Dermatology
• Imaging/Radiology
• Vascular Surgery

From the reviews:

“In this book, the authors deliver a straightforward guide to the diagnosis and management of venous disease. The book is marketed to clinicians involved in the treatment of venous disease, including interventional radiologists, dermatologists, and vascular surgeons. … this book serves as a starting point for the interventional radiologist or other practitioner interested in nonsurgical interventions. … This work is a well-written, concise introductory text that offers a foundation for those beginning a practice for treating venous disorders.” (Andrew J. Degnan, Radiology, Vol. 268 (1), July, 2013)

“This is a complete guide to the management and treatment of patients with superficial venous disorders, appropriate for both novices and experienced clinicians. … This book will be appreciated by the full range of practitioners, from nurses to physicians, novices to experts, interventional radiologists to dermatologists to vascular surgeons. Literally anyone who cares for patients with superficial venous disease will find value in this book. … an invaluable resource for experienced practitioners as well as a great starting point for students who are just learning.” (Scott Resnick, Doody's Book Reviews, March, 2013)

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  Neil S. Sadick

• College of Physicians and Surgeons, Radiology, Columbia University, New York, USA

  Neil Khilnani

• Morrison Vein Institute, Tempe, USA

  Nick Morrison

Neil Sadick, Sadick Dermatology, 911 Park Avenue, New York, NY, USA Neil Khilnani, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Radiology, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, NY, USA Nick Morrison, Morrison Vein Institute, Tempe, AZ, USA

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