Vascular Specialist at Salem Skin and Vein Specialists Continues to Learn the Latest Vein Treatment Approaches in Pursuit of Superior Patient Care

(PRWEB) April 15, 2013

For Phillip Moore, MD, lifelong learning is an integral part of his dedication to providing superior patient care. A vascular surgeon at Salem Skin and Vein Specialists, a leading vein treatment center in Winston-Salem, NC, Dr. Moore recently attended the 25th anniversary meeting of the American Venous Forum, and learned some of the latest advancements in vein care.

The meeting, held in Phoenix, Arizona, is one of the premier conferences for vein specialists. Vein experts from around the country and the world gathered to discuss the latest research findings and clinical advancements. Dr. Moore attended lectures on a variety of topics in venous disease, including a particularly informative talk on pelvic venous congestion. The vein surgeon also heard about the newest improvements in varicose vein and spider vein treatment, and returned to his Winston-Salem vein center with advanced knowledge he can put directly into practice to improve patient outcomes.

Based on the information presented during the meeting, I will be making several small changes in the way I treat superficial vein disease, said Dr. Moore. For example, small modifications to our procedure for venous ablation of the greater saphenous vein should help reduce the risk of DVT after the procedure.

Dr. Moore found the conference to be highly valuable and says he will be in attendance again next year as a newly inducted member in the elite society.

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Varicose Vein Treatment Options

Varicose veins and spider veins are common conditions affecting millions of adults. These vein disorders may present only a cosmetic problem, as noticeable veins can be unsightly. Or, varicose veins can be a sign of a more serious vein condition.

There is no sure way to prevent varicose veins. Fortunately, treatments for varicose veins today are effective, safe, and can be provided without a hospital stay. Salem Skin and Vein Specialists offer several minimally invasive varicose vein treatments that are performed on an outpatient basis. These include sclerotherapy, saphenous vein ablation, radio frequency ablation, endovenous laser ablation, and venous stenting.

About Salem Skin and Vein Specialists

Salem Skin and Vein Specialists is Winston-Salem, North Carolinas foremost provider of customized, state-of-the-art care for vein disorders and minor aesthetic skin conditions. Their expertly trained and caring team of health professionals and skin therapists are dedicated to providing patients with the highest quality of vein care and cosmetic services. The center offers advanced and minimally invasive therapies to treat a wide range of vein and skin conditions. The medical staff is boarded in vascular surgery by the American Board of Surgery and comprised of vein experts Dr. C Raymond Workman, Dr. Stephen Motew, Dr. R. Bradley Thomason, Dr. Phil Moore, and Dr. Joel Deonanan.

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AllMed Helps UR & Case Managers Learn About Medical Necessity Criteria for Bariatric Surgery

Portland, OR (PRWEB) June 06, 2013

More than one third of adults in the United States are obese, which places individuals at higher risk of morbidity from conditions and diseases such as hypertension, dyslipidemia, type 2 diabetes, and sleep apnea. Studies have shown that obesity-related diseases dramatically resolve or improve after bariatric surgery. As such, the number of weight-loss surgeries performed in recent years has increased. During a recent AllMed webinar, utilization review and case management professionals from payer organizations gained an understanding of the criteria many health plans use to determine medical necessity for bariatric surgery.

Dr. Julie J. Kim, a board-certified general surgeon, discussed issues related to determining medical necessity for bariatric surgery. Dr. Kim reviewed types of approaches to bariatric surgery. Restrictive procedures limit the amount of food intake by reducing the size of the stomach such as laparoscopic adjustable banding (LAGB), vertical sleeve gastrectomy and vertical banded gastroplasty (VBG). Malabsorptive procedures limit the absorption of foods in the intestinal tract by bypassing a portion of the small intestine. Purely malabsorptive procedures are rare and account for less than 5% of operations performed. Dr. Kim then discussed procedures that combine both restrictive and malabsorptive techniques such as gastric bypass with Roux-en-Y anastomosis (RYGB), the current gold standard for bariatric surgery and the most commonly performed procedure.

Longstanding treatment guidelines and practice parameters for bariatric surgery developed by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) require individuals to meet specific criteria in order to be considered candidates for surgery. According to Dr. Kim, weight loss surgery should be considered as a treatment of last resort, after first-line treatment involving diet, exercise, psychotherapy, and medications has failed. Criteria for patient selection for bariatric surgery are relatively uniform among various authors and correspond to criteria recommended by the American Society of Bariatric Surgery (ASBS) and the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI). Indications include patient BMI of 40 kg/m2, or 35 kg/m2 with significant high-risk co-morbid disease (e.g., sleep apnea, type 2 diabetes) and documented failure of nonsurgical weight loss programs.

Additional ASBS and NHLBI criteria include: