Understanding CEAP Classification: Insights from an Italian Survey on Corona Phlebectatica and Recurrent Active Venous Ulcers by Vascular Specialists

Author:

Lessiani Gianfranco1,Gazzabin Luca2,Cocco Giulio3ORCID,Corvino Antonio4ORCID,D’Ardes Damiano5ORCID,Boccatonda Andrea6ORCID

Affiliation:

1. Angiology Unit, Internal Medicine Department, Villa Serena Hospital, 65013 Città Sant’Angelo, Italy

2. Vascular Ulcers and Diabetic Foot Surgery Unit, Donatello Private Hospital, 50019 Firenze, Italy

3. Department of Neuroscience, Imaging and Clinical Sciences, “G. d’Annunzio” University, 66013 Chieti, Italy

4. Medical, Movement and Wellbeing Sciences Department, University of Naples “Parthenope”, 80133 Naples, Italy

5. Department of Medicine and Aging Science, Institute of “Clinica Medica”, “G. d’Annunzio” University of Chieti, 66100 Chieti, Italy

6. Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Bologna, 40138 Bologna, Italy

Abstract

Background and Objectives: The clinical relevance of “corona phlebectatica” and the management of risk factors for recurrence of venous ulcers in patients with chronic venous disease may be variable based on vascular specialists in different geographical areas of Italy. The aim of the present survey is to evaluate the management of patients with chronic venous disease by vascular specialists in different areas of the national territory. In particular, this involves ascertaining the clinical/prognostic relevance attributed to the presence of the “corona phlebectatica” as well as to the management of risk factors related to recurrence of venous ulcers. Materials and Methods: The web-based survey aimed at vascular medicine specialists with particular interest in venous disease. A questionnaire was developed, based on 12 questions, in relation to clinical assessment, risk factor management, and therapy in patients with chronic venous disease. Results: Almost all of the specialists involved actively participated in the survey, declaring that they personally manage chronic venous disease overall. There was a strong agreement in the prognostic consideration attributed to the presence of “corona phlebectatica” and to the management of risk factors for venous ulcer recurrence, regardless of the different geographical areas of interest. Conclusions: Accordingly with the results of this self-assessment survey, the skills and experience of the specialists involved appear to be of a good standard, both in the clinical evaluation and in the management of the progression of chronic venous disease. However, the need to reach more cultural insights into the correlations between chronic venous disease and risk factors correlated with disease progression emerges. Moreover, there was the need for a greater and tighter overall clinical control of a patient with chronic venous disease, also in relation to the presence of comorbidities.

Publisher

MDPI AG

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