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Highlights from EVF 2024 with Prof. Ferreira
Prof. Joana Ferreira (Portugal) summarizes three key presentations from the 24th Annual Meeting of the European Venous Forum that took place at Athens, Greece from 27-29 June 2024.
Presentations
- The controversy on treating calf DVT
- Misconception regarding elastic compression in DVT patients for prevention of PTS
- Recognition of the anterior accessory saphenous vein in the primary and recurrent venous disease
Conclusions
- A distinct axial vein (subfascial) rather than an “acessory” tributary;
- Distinct natural history;
- Can result in severe and progressive symptoms;
- Associated with an increased incidence of SVT;
- Common source of recurrence;
- Treatment as safe and effective;
- Prophylactic treatment in US not allowed or recommended.