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Case study: a minimally invasive approach to the treatment of Klippel-Trenaunay syndrome.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  18036494     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Klippel-Trenaunay syndrome (KTS) is a congenital developmental disorder characterized by port wine stain, venous abnormalities, soft tissue, and bony deformities of the affected extremity. It is usually diagnosed in early childhood and has many long-term sequelae. Patients not only have physical health problems but also must learn to cope with psychosocial factors that will affect their self-esteem and interpersonal relationships. This article describes the syndrome of KTS and the minimally invasive techniques used in the treatment of superficial varicosities in patients with reasonably mild KTS with an intact deep venous system. Treating the varicosities relatively early to avoid the long-term complications of chronic venous insufficiency may improve the quality of life, maintain limb function, and decrease the risk of long-term venous complications.
Authors:
Victoria Latessa; Krista Frasier
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Case Reports; Journal Article; Review    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Journal of vascular nursing : official publication of the Society for Peripheral Vascular Nursing     Volume:  25     ISSN:  1062-0303     ISO Abbreviation:  J Vasc Nurs     Publication Date:  2007 Dec 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2007-11-26     Completed Date:  2008-02-21     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  9014475     Medline TA:  J Vasc Nurs     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  76-84     Citation Subset:  N    
Affiliation:
Heart and Vascular Institute, Lenox Hill Hospital, 130 East 77th Street, New York, NY 10021, USA. VLatessa@LENOXHILL.NET
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Adaptation, Psychological
Adolescent
Attitude to Health
Body Image
Catheter Ablation
Female
Humans
Klippel-Trenaunay-Weber Syndrome / diagnosis,  etiology,  therapy*
Laser Therapy
Nurse Practitioners / organization & administration
Nurse's Role / psychology
Patient Care Team / organization & administration
Primary Health Care
Rare Diseases
Referral and Consultation
Sclerotherapy
Surgical Procedures, Minimally Invasive / methods*,  nursing
Ultrasonography, Interventional

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