June 19, 2024 // 5 pm CET // 70 minutes
Duplex ultrasound of sapheno-femoral junction
- Lecture on Provocation Maneuvres and Exploration of the terminal and pre terminal valve with discussion
- Live hands on with the patient : common life exploration of patients, with axial reflux and para-ostial reflux (competent terminal valve). Tricks to elicit blood flow in patients with „difficult“ refluxes.
- Q/A session and wrap up
Take home messages
- Before initiating treatment for venous disease, it is essential to conduct a comprehensive duplex ultrasound examination.
- This examination should be performed with the patient in a standing position, beginning at the groin.
- Various provocation maneuvers, such as the Valsalva maneuver, manual calf compression, and toe elevation, are employed to assess venous flow.
- Groin reflux is classified as axial when both the terminal and preterminal valves are incompetent.
- Paraostial reflux is identified by a competent terminal valve and an incompetent preterminal valve.
- Accurate documentation of preoperative findings is crucial for identifying the causes of recurrences.
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Speakers
Dr. Erika Mendoza, Germany
MD, PhD
Specialised on venous investigation (Duplex Ultrasound) and treatment with preservation of saphenous trunk (CHIVA) with vein office in Wunstorf, Germany since 1997. Authored books on Duplex Ultrasound and CHIVA with Springer in German and English. Provides lectures and Hands on workshops in Germany and international meetings.
General Secretary of German Society of Phlebology since 2015
President of German Phlebology and Lymphology Society Meeting 2022 (Hannover), President EVF Meeting 2023, Berlin, President German Society of CHIVA since 2000, Member of Educational Committee UIP since 2023
Dr. Mohamed Omar Elfarok, EGY
M.Sc, FRCSEng, FRCSEd, IME
Mr. Mohamed Omar Elfarok is a consultant vascular and endovascular surgeon who specializes in advanced endovascular and open surgery for critical limb ischemia and diabetic atherosclerotic disease. He also has extensive experience in complex endovascular surgery for aortic aneurysms and lower extremity occlusive disease, as well as hybrid surgical techniques for PVD, varicose veins, and dialysis access.
Mr. Mohamed Omar Elfarok earned his undergraduate degree at Ain Shams University 1983. He completed his postgraduate vascular surgery training at west midland vascular rotation in UK . and he obtained fellowship of the Royal college of Surgeons of England 1994 and Royal college of Edinburgh same year After completing his training, he joined the General Organization of Teaching hospitals and Institutes in Cairo Egypt GOTHI.
Mr. Mohamed Omar Elfarok research interests include surgical education, simulation, course design, and milestone skill training. He has written numerous research publications and given many presentations on his work. He is also an Examiner of the Royal College of Surgeons of England.
Moderator
How do you differentiate the vein from a tributary in ultrasound?
Correct Answer: The saphenous vein is covered by a fascia, and the Tributary is not
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Which reflux type usually provokes more skin changes?
Correct answer: Axial reflux
n=35
Would you recommend compression to this patient?
Patient with discrete reflux and no symptoms on the leg, visible veins, no signs of venous insufficiency.
Correct answer: As prophylaxis
n=37
Would you recommend compression to this patient?
Patient with large reflux and leg swelling, visible veins, C2, C3.
Correct answer: Every day
n=29