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Published in: Cardiology and Therapy 2/2020

Open Access 01-12-2020 | Chronic Venous Insufficiency | Commentary

Anatomical Extent of Venous Reflux

Author: Fedor Lurie

Published in: Cardiology and Therapy | Issue 2/2020

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Abstract

Despite the recognition of the importance of the anatomical extent of venous reflux, its description in medical literature is inconsistent in terms and classifications. Recent international consensus documents provide clear definitions for the three main classes of reflux: segmental, multi-segmental, and axial. This report addresses the most important aspects of the standard definitions of the anatomical extent of venous reflux, the differences between the three classes of reflux, and the challenges of implementing this classification in clinical practice.
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Metadata
Title
Anatomical Extent of Venous Reflux
Author
Fedor Lurie
Publication date
01-12-2020
Publisher
Springer Healthcare
Published in
Cardiology and Therapy / Issue 2/2020
Print ISSN: 2193-8261
Electronic ISSN: 2193-6544
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s40119-020-00182-7

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