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Area of Science:

  • Vascular Medicine
  • Medical Imaging
  • Surgical Procedures

Background:

  • Duplex ultrasound venous studies are crucial for diagnosing venous disorders.
  • Current venous mapping lacks standardization, impacting diagnostic and therapeutic consistency.
  • Latin-American Scientific Societies recognized the need for a unified venous mapping approach.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To establish a consensus on superficial and perforating venous mapping.
  • To develop a standardized venous map for diagnostic and therapeutic guidance.
  • To complement existing written reports of duplex ultrasound venous studies.

Main Methods:

  • A modified Delphi method was employed for the consensus process.
  • An International Working Group developed a prototype venous map.
  • Two rounds of self-administered questionnaires with feedback were utilized, involving 54 experts.

Main Results:

  • 100% consensus was achieved on 15 statements in the first round (85.2%-100% agreement).
  • Qualitative data analysis informed a second questionnaire, reaching consensus on six statements (87.1%-98.1% agreement).
  • A final consensus on all proposed fields was approved by all experts.

Conclusions:

  • A consensus-driven superficial and perforating venous mapping document was successfully created.
  • The developed venous map serves as a valuable diagnostic and therapeutic tool.
  • This standardized approach enhances the utility of duplex ultrasound venous studies.