Eklof B, Perrin M, Delis KT, Rutherford RB, Gloviczki P, American Venous Forum, European Venous Forum, International Union of Phlebology, American College of Phlebology, International Union of Angiology, et al.
Journal of vascular surgery. Date of publication 2009 Feb 1;volume 49(2):498-501.
1. J Vasc Surg. 2009 Feb;49(2):498-501. doi: 10.1016/j.jvs.2008.09.014.
Updated terminology of chronic venous disorders: the VEIN-TERM transatlantic
interdisciplinary consensus document.
Eklof B(1), Perrin M, Delis KT, Rutherford RB, Gloviczki P; American Venous
Forum; European Venous Forum; International Union of Phlebology; American
College of Phlebology; International Union of Angiology.
Author information:
(1)University of Lund, Helsingborg, Sweden.
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.
DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2008.09.014
PMID: 19216970 [Indexed for MEDLINE]
