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Semin intervent Radiol 2024; 41(04): 336-338
DOI: 10.1055/s-0044-1791193
Review Article

Challenges in Management of the Adult Vascular Anomalies Population: A Case Report and Review of the Literature

David Strain
1   Department of Radiology and Imaging Sciences, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah
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Kari J. Nelson
1   Department of Radiology and Imaging Sciences, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah
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Abstract

Vascular anomalies (VAs) are a group of rare diseases affecting 0.01 to 0.02% of the population. VA may be associated with complex disorders affecting multiple organ systems, requiring a multidisciplinary approach to treatment. Multidisciplinary clinics are most frequently affiliated with pediatric centers. Multidisciplinary clinics in the adult setting are rare. Many adult VA patients find it difficult to establish care with individual providers, let alone a multidisciplinary clinic, leading to barriers to lifelong comprehensive care.

Keywords

vascular anomalies - vascular anomalies clinic - barriers to care - transitions of care - interventional radiology


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Article published online:
07 November 2024

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