Diagnosis and treatment of venous malformations. Consensus document of the International Union of Phlebology (IUP)-2009.

摘要

The International Union of Phlebology (IUP), the largest international organization devoted to the investigation and management of venous disorders, established an expert panel to formulate guidelines for physicians and health care professionals around the world on the evaluation and treatment of venous malformations (VMs).The aim of this document is to provide recommendations for the diagnosis and treatment of VMs based on the best currently available scientific evidence. When scientific evidence was lacking or weak, a consensus of opinions among expert members of the panel was reached to support the recommendations