Open AccessProspects for the implementation of the international classification of chronic diseases of the lower limbs veins (CEAP) (review of the references)
Author(s) -
M. M. Voloshyn
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
bukovinsʹkij medičnij vìsnik
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2413-0737
pISSN - 1684-7903
DOI - 10.24061/2413-0737.xviii.3.71.2014.165
Subject(s) - disease , medicine , chronic venous insufficiency , chronic disease , intensive care medicine , surgery , pathology
This paper analyzes the international classification for chronic venous disease of the lower extremities (system CEAP) and delineates its potentialities for routine use in everyday practice of modern surgeons, with special attention to benefits and shortcomings of this scoring system. Using CEAP will allow researchers to integrate into the international scientific programs and practitioners - to unify approaches to the treatment of this disease.