Venous Ulcers

Venous Ulcers, Second Edition, provides a comprehensive synthesis of evidence-based recommendations and the highest level of expertise from a leading group of doctors, which is a fundamental constituent for the appropriate management of nonhealing venous wounds in everyday practice. This book offers a fertile environment for a complete understanding of genetics and molecular and biochemical mechanisms that lead to the development and progression of venous ulcers, which is essential for elucidating the underlying pathophysiology and can be utilized for developing novel therapies and accessing previously inaccessible areas of research. Socioeconomic impact, impact on health-related quality of life, the clinical course of the disease, and diagnostic algorithms are elaborated in detail. All currently available treatment modalities are explained in a clinically applicable approach with particular emphasis on operative technique, technical feasibility, success rates (both clinical and technical), and side effects. Lastly, this book elaborates on special diagnostic considerations and management of the most complex patients, often requiring the highest level of expertise for successful treatment.

Author: Cynthia K. Shortell
Publisher: Academic Press
Published: 01/23/2023
Binding Type: Paperback
ISBN: 9780323906104

About the Author
Shortell, Cynthia: - Dr. Cynthia Shortell is professor of surgery and Chief of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery at Duke University Medical Center. For decades Dr. Shortell has worked relentlessly to advance management of patients with venous ulcers as well as in education and research. Dr. Shortell served as Director of Duke University Vein Center and Leader of Duke University Congenital Vascular Anomalies Team. Nationally, Dr. Shortell holds distinguished recognition as Associate Editor of the Journal of Vascular Surgery, the leading journal in the field. She is an elected member of many national and international societies and organizations including the Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS), the major national and international academic society for vascular surgeons, the American Venous Forum, the American College of Phlebology, and the International Society of Surgery.

Dr. Shortell is Medical Director of Duke University Vascular Non-Invasive Laboratory, Chair for Appointments, Tenure and Promotions Committee at Duke Medical Center, Executive Vice Chair of the Department of Surgery, Chief of Staff in the Department of Surgery, Interim Division Chief of the Division of Trauma and Critical Care Surgery in the Department of Surgery, Director of the Vascular Surgery Fellowship Program at Duke University.Markovic, Jovan: - Dr. Jovan Markovic is a staff M.D. at Duke University Medical Center where for more than a decade he has been extensively involved in advancing care of patients affected by Chronic Venous Insufficiency. Notably, Dr. Markovic was the first doctor (together with Dr. Shortell) to discover genes responsible for pathogenesis and progression of chronic venous insufficiency by evaluating the entire human genome of patients affected by this highly prevalent and often significantly debilitating vascular disorder.

Dr. Markovic is currently a reviewer for the Journal of Vascular Surgery (including Venous and Lymphatic Disorders editon) and has authored numerous national and international guidelines pertinent to patients affected by vascular disorders. Dr. Markoivc has been member of American College of Phlebology when it was established in 2008. He is one of the authors of Report of the Society for Vascular Surgery and the American Venous Forum on the Medicare Evidence Development and Coverage Advisory Committee panel on lower extremity chronic venous disease, and most recently he published a book as an assistant editor on congenital vascular malformations, a complex group of vascular disorders that can lead to venous ulcerations.