istruzioni uso VI int interuniv meeting

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ITALIAN
MINISTRY OF
HEALTH
foundation
VI INTERNATIONAL INTER-UNIVERSITY MEETING
in Phlebology, Lymphology and Aesthetics
ALBARELLA ISLAND - ITALY
SEPTEMBER, 6-9, 2017 ; CME credits: 6
PRESIDENT
Sergio Gianesini
University of Ferrara (Italy)
Auspices of
HONORARY & IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENTS:
Oscar Bottini, Universidad de Buenos Aires
Oscar Regalado, Universidad de Buenos Aires
Yung Wei Chi, University of California Davis
Simultaneous translation
(English, Italian, Spanish)

VI INTERNATIONAL INTER-UNIVERSITY MEETING
FROM EMPIRICISM TO EVIDENCE-BASED SCIENCE IN
PHLEBO-LYMPHOLOGY & AESTHETICS
From – To
It is with a heart full of joy that we are announcing the VI International
Interuniversity meeting in Phlebology, Lymphology & Aesthetics.
Surely, organizing a meeting of such high value brings to us equal pleasure and
responsibility.
But, in this peculiar event, there are also moral and scientific values that make this
experience unique.
“From – to” is the leitmotif of the event.
From our last meeting in Argentina, now to Italy.
From one side of the world to the other, collaborating to promote science, innovation
and up-to-date best practice.
From empiricism to evidence-based medicine, for our discipline advancement.
From the venous experts to the other professional specialty allies.
From the most important internationally recognized vein specialists to the active
involvement of the forthcoming generations.
From the most serious scientific brainstorming to the most amusing social sharing,
fundraising and public health awareness promotion.
This is the vision of the meeting and of the Venous World International Network
foundation.
This is our deepest desire: welcoming you in a private island near Venice, a true gem
so geographically close to the most beautiful touristic treasures of Italy.
A so special place where interacting with the most recognized specialists of the
world, a setting for presenting new ideas, an island of knowledge where building
together the next steps of our specialty and of our social relationships.
In life it’s not just where you go, but also who you travel with, thus we are truly
honored and enthusiast of having you with us both in Albarella island and in its
meting vision.
Sergio Gianesini
University of Ferrara
(iTALY)
VI International Interuniversity
Meeting President
Oscar Bottini
Universitdad de Buenos Aires
(ARGENTINA)
V International interuniversity
Meeting President
Yung-Wei CHi
UC Davis
(USA)
Incoming v-WIN
Meeting president

VI INTERNATIONAL INTER-UNIVERSITY MEETING
FROM EMPIRICISM TO EVIDENCE-BASED SCIENCE IN
PHLEBO-LYMPHOLOGY & AESTHETICS
“From empiricism to evidence-based science” is the motto of the
meeting. The vision is to provide evidence-based data regarding empirical habits and
beliefs in phlebology. The VI International Interuniversity meeting offers the
opportunity to have a deep insight in the international phlebology world, moving
from basic science to the latest diagnostic and therapeutic advancements. The most
recognized vein specialists from all over the world are involved in top quality talks
and discussions. In order to promoting scientific co-working, the program includes
multiple national and international societies joint sessions, under several institutional
auspices, including the one from the Italian Ministry of Health. Social activities are
endorsed by the Italian Olympics Committee and the Italian Golf Federation,
providing amusement but also venous awareness and medical screening to both
physicians and general population, according to the vision of the Game Over to Leg
Failure project.
INSTRUCTIONS TO BE FOLLOWED DURING THE MEETING
1. Speakers must report the references supporting their concepts on the slides.
2. Speakers must respect the assigned time. Mics will be shut down once the
assigned time has expired.
3. For each session a super expert discussant is in charge of tough questions to the
speaker. A young discussant is also involved. Every talk must receive one question
from both discussants.
4. Simultaneous translation is available in Italian, English, Spanish. Slides must be in
ENG. The speaker can talk in ENG, SPA or ITA.
5. Speakers of the lectures will be available after the talk. A table with free coffee will
be dedicated to the ones who will desire to sit down with the lecture speaker
in order to get a chance to ask more questions about the assigned topic.
6. Interaction is crucial: hands-on courses and social activities are planned with this
aim. Everybody is strongly suggested to take part in them.
7. All the booths are educational corners with several educational activities. Only the
attendees who will have taken part in at least two educational activities in these
booths will be eligible for the raffle prize of a free registration + travel check for the
VII International Interuniversity meeting.
7. Only attendants who will attend at least 90% of the sessions will be eligible for the
raffle prize of a free registration + travel check for the VII International
Interuniversity meeting.
8. Awards will be given only to the participants of the final session of September 9 th .
9. Dress code is informal, but the other rules of the game are strictly applied.

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TRANSPORTATION INSIDE THE ISLAND
Albarella is a a private island, but it is linked to the land by a spectacular
road in the middle of the lagoon. Getting in & out from the island is really
simple.
For the participants of the social public venous awareness day of
September 9, a big parking spot is available right in front of the island
gates.
In case of accommodation inside the island, stop at the dedicated office
before the island gates. If you’ll arrive when the office is closed rely directly
to the gate personnel who will assist you. Cars are allowed just to move
from the island gates to your accommodation and back. The best way to
enjoy the island is to rent a bike, a golf cart or to use the public
transportation of the island.
BIKE RENTAL
If bike rental is not included in
your accommodation service
CONTACT
golf@albarella.it
0039 0426330124
PRICE: 8 euro per day
GOLF CART
Golf carts are the best way to
enjoy entirely the isalnd.
CONTACT
ecoelettricar@gmail.com
Tel. 0039 345 14 10 523
PRICE:
90 euro per day or 250 euro per
4 days
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
A shuttle service is available for free.
Service hours might change. Ask at
the reception for the time in which
you will be in the island
CONTACT
TEL 0039 04263321
PRICE: free

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MAP OF THE ISLAND
The island is small but full of interesting places. Many of them will be the
beautiful setting for the several initaitves of the meeting.
Car can be used just to get to your accommodation.
The best way to enjoy the island is renting a golf cart and/or a bike.
BASKETBALL
SOCCER MATCH
Capo Nord hotel
(MEETING VENUE)
DINNER BY THE BEACH
(Sept 8)
Golf hotel
Parking lot
BOAT TRIP
(Sept 9)
Mare Vostrum
Beach on the lagoon
CASONETTO DI VALLE
RESTAURANT
(Sept 6)
FACULTY DINNER
(Sept 7)

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VI International Interuniversity meeting
in Phlebology, Lymphology and Aesthetics
(Sept 6-9, Albarella Island – ITALY)
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5
17.00 – 18.00 WELCOMING ISLAND EXPLORUN-WALK
Meeting point: Capo Nord hotel - Run/walk/bike ride all together around the island
20.00 – 23.00 CHARBALL COMPETITION IN A PRIVATE BEACH
(Capo Nord hotel private beach. RESERVATION: info@vwinfoundation.com)
In a private beach, aperitif/light dinner, foosball competition and tasting of the wines dedicated to
the CHARBALL no profit project: CHARity, CHARdonnay and foosBALL
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6
08.00 – 10.00 BASKETBALL vs SOCCER HEMODYNAMIC MATCH
(VENUE: Albarella Island Sport Center, 8 .00 am; MEETING POINT: Capo Nord Hotel, 7.30 am)
International colleagues and the island population are invited for a free basketball or foosball
match. The initiative is a funny reminder of the common controversy among different strategies in
venous disease management: some of us are basketball, some are soccer players…but this doesn’t
mean we can not “play” all together nicely. REGISTRATION: info@vwinfoundation.com
11.30 – 12.00
Opening the RULES OF THE GAME.. during a light brunch
(Gianesini S, Bottini O, Chi YW) (meeting room Capo Nord Hotel)
12.05 – 12 40
PHLEBO-LYMPHOLOGY VISION OF THE AUTHORITIES
Noce F (Rovigo Board of Physicians, president), Morrison N (UIP president), Kabnick L (American
Venous Forum Foundation president), Khilnani N (American College of Phlebology president), Ulloa
J (Latin American Venous Forum president)
12.45 – 14.14
STATE OF THE ART & LATEST NEWS: American Venous Forum Joint session
(MODERATORS: Kabnick L, Lurie F, Simkin R)
12.50 –12.58 CVD evaluation using near-infrared spectroscopy (Yamaki T)
13.00 – 13.08 Lymphedema, lipedema, phlebolymphedema: guidelines & evidence (Rockson S)
13.10 – 13.18 Veins & Lympatics: the horse and carriage (Lee BB)
13.18 – 13.26 Veno-lymphatic malformations: where are we now? Where should we go? (Lee BB)
13.28 – 13.36 Pelvic congestion syndrome: does one name fit all? (Stoughton J)

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wed, Sept 6
13.38 - 13.46 Correct Central Venous Obstruction Prior to Ablation of Reflux (Kabnick L)
13.46 – 14.14 DISCUSSION (Discussant: Meissner M, Diaz J, Khilnani N, Tia M)
14.19 – 15.39
Venous Disease: WHAT & HOW TO ASSESS
Italian Society for Vascular Investigation (SIDV) joint session
(MODERATORS: Neuhardt D; Aluigi L)
14.21 - 14.29 Ultrasound scanning for lower limb chronic venous disease (Kalodiki E)
14.31 – 14.39 Ultrasound scanning for lower limb acute venous disease (Parisi R)
14.41 – 14.49 Pelvic reflux: clinic and diagnostic aspects (Antignani PL)
14.51 – 14.59 Perforator vein aneurysm: new evidence (Kontothanassis D)
15.01 -15.09 The future of ultrasound…today (Duesdieker P)
15.11 – 15.19 High Resolution venous diagnostics: the disease before the disease (Ragg JC)
15.19– 15.39 DISCUSSION (Discussant: Regalado O, Varetto G, Gennari S)
15.39 - 15.54 HAVE A COFFEE…with the AVF & SIDV experts
15.54 – 17.18
HAEMODYNAMICS & ROCKET SCIENCE: let’s get professional !
(MODERATORS: Khilnani N, Lattimer C)
15.59 - 16.07 Lower limbs venous kinetics and impact on drainage direction (Gianesini S)
16.09 – 16.17 Similarities and controversies among saphenous sparing theories (Pittaluga P)
16.19 - 16.29 LECTURE: hemodynamics laws & contradictions (Lurie F)
16.31 – 16.41 LECTURE: hemodynamics laws & contradictions (Cappelli M)
16.43 - 16.46 Rebuttal (Cappelli M)
16.48 – 16.51 Rebuttal (Lurie F)
16.53 – 17.03 The physicist point of view (Gambaccini M)
17.03 – 17.18 DISCUSSION (Discussant: Sisini F, Taibi A, Oberto S)
17.18 -17.55
FROM SURGERY TO HISTORY AND BACK
(MODERATOR: Lee BB)
17.23 – 17.33 Management of Femoro-popliteal Venous Aneurysm (Moore E.)
17.35 – 17.45 One hundred years of heparin (Agus G)
17.45 – 17.55 DISCUSSION (Discussants: Bottini O, Sfarcich D)
18.00 – 19.00 HANDS-ON.. the aperitif & on Veno-lymphatics diagnostics
SIDV GIUV Joint Session
(Aluigi L, Lurie F, Kalodiki E, Lattimer C, Neuhardt D, Ragg JC, Duesdieker P, Menegatti E)
(high resolution ultrasound scanning, APG plethysmography.. during aperitif time)
During all the meeting days the ones who will assess more precisely the velocity of a flow
injected into a phantom will win a precisely measured Italian suit.

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wed, Sept 6 – thr, Sept 7
18.00 – 19.00 HANDS-ON.. the aperitif & on Compression
Joint activity with the International Compression Club
(Partsch H, Mosti G, Tessari M, Latorre A)
Audience is invited to bandage under the supervision of G. Mosti e H. Partsch
During all the meeting days the ones who will get more precisely close to the pressure of 50
mmHg will win a precisely measured Italian suit.
18.00 – 19.00 HANDS-ON.. the aperitif & on Wound Management
AIUC & Wound healing Master of the University of Padova joint activity
(Partsch H, Mosti G, Avruscio GP, Cecchetto MG, Tessari L, Tessari M, Latorre A, Petrella F)
Ulcer management principles, Advanced Dressing choice, Negative pressure therapy application.
18.00 – 19.00 HANDS-ON.. the aperitif & on Endovenous devices
(Elias S, Ragg JC, Pagano M, Griso A, Zini F, Tessari L)
Tips & tricks in endovenous devices technique
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 7
6.00 - 7.00
Island Explo-Run-Walk-biking: northern warm-up (Meeting point: Hotel Capo Nord. All together
for a 5 k walk/run to explore the northern part of the island)
7.55 – 09.00
SCLEROTHERAPY: the scientific evidence inside the craftsman shop
Veins & Lymphatics association joint session
(MODERATORS: Tessari L, Aguiar E)
08.00 – 08.08 Sclerotherapy & pelvic reflux: evidence based data (Monadero L)
08.10 – 08.18 Sclerotherapy efficacy: what is the evidence? (Cavezzi A)
08.20 – 08.28 Foam sclerotherapy immunochemistry vs Laser and RF (Whiteley M)
08.30 – 08.38 Sclerotherapy: news from the lab (Tessari L)
08.38– 09.00 DISCUSSANT (Discussion: Monedero L, Intriago E, Dalla Caneva P)
09.10 – 10.03
The GOOD literature
(MODERATORS: Ulloa J; Gianesini S)
09.15 – 09.23 Indexed Scientific Journals: what an Editor see, what an Editor would prefer to
see ! (Davies A)
09.25 – 09.33 Divulgative Scientific Journals: what an Editor see, what an Editor would prefer to
see ! (Elias S)
09.35 – 09.43 Achieving Specialty Status (Zimmet S)
09.43 – 10.03 DISCUSSION (Discussant: Agus G; Guerra D)
10.03 – 10.23 Have a Coffee... with the experts (Davies A, Zimmet S, Elias S)

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thr, Sept 7
10.23 – 11.11
LYMPHATICS: what to know, what to do
Joint session with the Italian Society of Phlebology – Lymphatics group
(MODERATORS: Bussati M, Rockson S)
10.28 – 10.36 First &second level diagnostics for lymphatic patients: when and how (Mander A.)
10.38 – 10.46 Lymphangitis and compression: instructions for users (Latorre A)
10.48 – 10.56 Myths in lymphedema management (Corda D)
10.56 – 11.11 DISCUSSION (Discussant: Latorre A, Figueiredo G, Tessari M)
11.16 – 12.35
LEG ULCER: what’s hiding there ?
AIUC (Italian Association of Cutaneous Ulcers) joint session
(MODERATORS: Mosti G., Petrella F.)
11.21 - 11.29 Valuable news in ulcer management (Mosti G )
11.31 - 11.39 Negative Pressure Therapy: rationale & evidence (Greco A)
11.41 - 11.49 Autologous cell grafting: rationale & evidence (Sibilla MG)
11.51 – 11.59 Antibiotics & ulcer: how many mistakes ? (Ricci E)
12.01 – 12.09 Endovenous repair in ulcer patients: why, when and how (Ragg JC)
12.11 – 12.19 Wound healing in town: new projects for correct management (Avruscio GP)
12.21 – 12.35 DISCUSSION (Discussant: Pavei P, Despa O)
12.38 – 13.00
TRANSLATIONAL PHLEBOLOGY
(MODERATORS: Bottini O, Stoughton J)
12.40 – 12. 52 Venous reflux & ulcer: who’s not resting there ? (Mannello F)
12.52 -13.00 DISCUSSION (Discussant: Gemmati D, Spath P)
13.00 -14.00
Have a healthy LUNCH
14.00 – 16.10
COMPRESSION: published & to be published
International Compression Club Joint session
(MODERATORS: Partsch H., Annoni F)
14.02 – 14.10 Must known features of compression (Mosti G)
14.12 – 14.20 Where and how applying pressure in leg ulcers (Partsch H)
14.22 – 14.30 Mathematics models applied to bandaging (Lundh T)
14.32 – 14.40 Compression on the arterial side: enemy or allied? (Mosti G)

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14.42 – 14.50 Compression in acute venous disease: the evidence today (Onida S)
14.52 – 15.00 Compression in chronic venous disease: the evidence today (Lurie F)
15.02 – 15.10 Post-procedural compression: a prolongation of the cure? (Lattimer C)
15.12 – 15.20 A “new” compression device called…”water” (Gianesini S)
15.22 -15.30 Compliance: (don’t) put the patient under pressure (Morrison T)
15.32 – 15.40 Evaluating compression: from physics to a good prescription (Chi W)
15.40 -16.10 DISCUSSION (Discussant: Davies A, Tseng KH)
16.10 – 16.25
Have a COFFEE with the experts
Partsch H., Mosti G, Lundh T, Lurie F, Lattimer C,
Gianesini S, Morrison T, Chi W, Davies A, Hao Tseng K
16.25 – 17.25
Pretty Damn Quick EPIDEMIOLOGY & STATISTICS
Center of Clinical Epidemiology – University of Ferrara Joint session
(MODERATORS: Davies A, Zimmet S)
16.30 – 16.40 From research questions to study design (Volpato S)
16.40 – 17.00 From study design to statistical analysis & Statistics sum-up (Maietti E)
17.00 -17.08 Making a (good) revision of scientific papers (Davies A)
17.10 - 17.25 DISCUSSION (Discussant: Wang J, Onida S)
17.28 – 19.00
PRO & CON from all orund the world
(MODERATORS: Tondi P, Scuderi A)
17.33 – 17.41 To ablate or not to ablate? A soccer game (Gianesini S)(ITALY)
17.43 – 17.51 To ablate or not to ablate? A basketball game (Lurie F)(USA)
17.53 – 18.01 Post-operative ultrasound: I don’t need it ! (Kabnick L)(USA)
18.03 –18.11 Post-operative ultrasound: I need it ! (Davies A)(UK)
18.13 – 18.21 Commercially prepared foam: it’s worthy (Morrison N)(USA)
18.23 – 18.31 Commercially prepared foam: it’s not worthy (Ulloa J)(COLOMBIA)
18.31 – 19.00 DISCUSSION (Discussant: Bottini O, Tse C, Guerra D)
thr, Sept 7 - fri, Sept 8
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 8
6.00 – 7.00
Island Explo-Run-Walk-Biking: warm-up among the wood
(Meeting point: Hotel Capo Nord. All together for a 5 k walk/run to explore the island wood)

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fri, Sept 8
07.50 – 08.59
LATIN AMERICA INTER-UNIVERSITY SESSION
Open points in Lymphology
(MODERATORS: Latorre A, Rockson S, Antignani P.L.)
07.50 - 07.56 Lower limb edema: a peculiar clinical case (Ovelar J)
07.58 - 08.04 Surgery & lymphedema (Regalado O)
08.06 - 08.12 Lymphedema patient care in a high demand centre (Bussati M)
08.14 – 08.20 Investigation of the lymph node vein network of the groin performed by multislice
tc and its involvement in primary and recurrent venous insufficiency. (Camicia G)
Open points in Phlebology
(MODERATORS: Kabnick L, Ferreira J, Scuderi, A)
08.22– 08.28 Pelvic Congestion Syndrome: known knowns, known unkonwns (Kornberg A)
08.30– 08.36 Factors influencing EVLA induced EHIT incidence (Velletaz R)
08.38 – 08.44 Importance of insufficient perforating veins in the pathogenesis of venous ulcer.
(Pietravallo A)
08.44 – 08.59 DISCUSSION (Discussant: Pagano M, Sandeep Raj P, Tseng KH.)
09.01 – 10.00
LATIN AMERICA VENOUS FORUM SESSION
(MODERATORS: Simkin R, Ulloa J, Morrison N)
09.03 – 09.09 Laser vs Foam Treatment experience in Paraguay (Canata V)
09.11 – 09.17 Treatment of insufficient perforating veins with percutaneous laser under Echo
Doppler Color control.(Pietravallo A)
09.19 – 09.25 Corona phlebectatica treatment: advances brought by vein viewer (Simkin R)
09.27 – 09.33 Vacuum Assisted Closure: Argentina state of the art (Segura J)
09.35– 09.41 Phlebology in Brazil: Past, Present and Future (Carvahlo C)
09.41 – 10.00 DISCUSSION (Discussants: Tessari L, Rosukhovskiy DA)
09.01 – 10.00
LATIN AMERICA VENOUS FORUM SESSION
(MODERATORS: Simkin R, Ulloa J, Morrison N)
09.03 – 09.09 Laser vs Foam Treatment experience in Paraguay (Canata V)
09.11 – 09.17 Hemodynamic impact of the perforator of the popliteal fossa (Pietravallo A)
09.19 – 09.25 Corona phlebectatica treatment: advances brought by vein viewer (Simkin R)
09.27 – 09.33 Vacuum Assisted Closure: Argentina state of the art (Segura J)
09.35– 09.41 Phlebology in Brazil: Past, Present and Future (Carvahlo C)
09.41 – 10.00 DISCUSSION (Discussants: Tessari L, Rosukhovskiy DA)
10.05 – 10.25
Have a COFFEE…with the Latin America experts

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10.25 – 11.30
INNOVATION IN ANTICOAGULATION
Brazilian Association of Phlebology and Lymphology Joint session
(MODERATORS: Carvahlo C, Orsini A)
10.30 – 10.38 Air plethysmography: physiopathology needs (Kalodiki E)
10.40 -10.48 Anticoagulation: instructions for venous users (Saviano M)
10.50 – 10.58 New Oral Anticoagulants and their inhibitors: a scientific balance (Fareed J)
11.00 – 11.08 Deep Vein Thrombosis: Insights from the Pre-clinical animal models (Diaz JA)
11.10 – 11.30 DISCUSSION (Discussant: Moratelli S, Gemmati D, Borsuk D)
11.35 – 12.20
AESTHETIC PHLEBOLOGY: the last frontier
(MODERATORS: Schul M, Santiago F)
11.37 – 11.45 CrioLaser CrioSclerotherapy (Miyake K)
11.47 – 11.55 Endoperivenous laser (Crippa A)
11.57 – 12.05 Carboxytherapy: rationale and evidence (Brandi C)
12.05 – 12.20 DISCUSSION (Discussant: Zini F, Chaguero C)
12.25 - 13.00
NUTRITION LECTURE
(MODERATORS: Gianesini S; Conforti P)
12.28 -12.43 A drug called food (Spattini M)
12.45 – 12.52 Nutraceuticals evidence-based role in healthy aging (Cavezzi A)
12.52 – 13.00 DISCUSSION (Discussant: Urso U, Campana F)
13.00 -14.00
Have a healthy LUNCH
14.00 – 14.30
HANDS (& EYES) ON… THE AESTHETICS
(Santiago F, Patt J, Zimmet S, Zini F, Barroso G, Haghshenas A, Ferreira J, Vettorello GF)
14.30 – 15.23
SCIENTIFIC DATA BEHIND THE CVD TREATMENT: where are we going ?
(MODERATORS: Fareed J, Agus G)
14.35 – 14.43 Thermal Tumescent: efficacy review (Bonè Carlos)
14.45 – 14.53 Latest scientific news from the toy shop (Elias S)
14.55 – 15.03 Evidence based choice of the right endovenous device (Kabnick L)
15.03 - 15.23 DISCUSSION (Discussant: Shaydakov E, Mirandola M, Ayala A)
15.28 – 16.10
PELVIC REFLUX: how does Mel “Mark” it ?
(MODERATORS: Bottini O, Gianesini S)
15.30 – 15.38 Rosenblatt pelvic classification (Rosenblatt M)
fri Sept 8

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fri Sept 8
15.40 - 15.48 Meissner pelvic classification (Meissner M)
15.50 - 16.10 DISCUSSION (Discussant: Stoughton J, Khilnani N, Dalla Caneva P)
16.10 - 16.30 Let’s have a mythological BEER..ops..COFFEE …with Meissner, Rosenblatt,
Stoughton and Khilnani.
16.33 – 17.34
Venous World International Network Awarded papers
(MODERATORS: Bottini O, Gianesini S)
16.38 – 16.43 Femoral valve as recurrence risk factor after EVLA
(Lifsitz A. – V International Interuniversity meeting winner, ARGENTINA)
16.45 – 16.50 Consensus Statement for compression stockings in venous & lymphatic disorders
(Urbanek T- International Consensus Group -USA American College of Phlebology winner,
POLAND)
16.52 – 16.57 Interface pressure measurement innovative device
(Tseng KH. – USA American College of Phlebology junior winner, USA)
16.59 - 17.04 Inferior Vena Cava reconstruction for chronic ilio-caval thrombosis
(Guerra D – VIII Simposio Colombiano de Flebologia winner– COLOBMBIA)
17.06 – 17.14 Fish vs Fishing: ulcer management in underdeveloped settings
(Espinoza F. - Global Grant winner - NICARAGUA)
17.14 – 17.34 DISCUSSION (Discussant: Chi YW, Haghshenas A)
17.36 – 18.41
vWIN FREE ORAL SESSION
(MODERATORS: Bottini O, Chi YW, Gianesini S)
(the winner will enjoy an 800 euro flight stipend & accommodation to 10 international
meetings)
17.41 – 17.46 first selected: The relationship between disease specific clinical and QoL scores in
chronic venous disease (Onida S – UNITED KINGDOM)
17.48 - 17.53 second selected: The mechanism and an incidence of antegrade diastolic blood
flow in Giacomini's vein (Rosukhovskiy DA – RUSSIA)
17.55 – 18.00 third selected: Thrombophilia in Non-thrombotic Chronic Venous Disease of the
Lower Limb - A Systematic Review (Tan K – UNITED KINGDOM)
18.02 – 18.07 fourth selected: Biomatrix sclerofoam: Equal or better than thermo-occlusion?
(Despa O – GERMANY - SWITZERLAND)
18.09 – 18.14 fifth selected: Complex politeal fossa: a multislice 3D tmography diagnosis
(Lifsitz A – ARGENTINA)
18.16 – 18. 21 sixth selected: Difference between morphological changes after endovenous lase
ablation by 1470 nm radial fibers with different power but similar LEED
(Borsuk D – RUSSIA)
18.21 – 18.41 DISCUSSION (Discussant: Davies A, Elias S, Lurie F)
18.45 – 19.15
vWIN FREE DRINK & POSTER SESSION
Selected posters will be shown in the exhibitor area, during a free aperitif & wine tasting

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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 9
07.55 – 09.25
INNOVATIONS IN AESTHETICS & PHLEBOLOGY
Dermatologic Aesthetic Surgery International League, AFI, SIF, SIFCS joint session
(MODERATORS: Ebner H, Vettorello GF)
08.02 - 08.10 Biodermogenesis: rationale & evidence (Urbani C)
08-12 - 08.20 Carboxytherapy: instructions for users (Cavallini A)
08.22 – 08.30 Cosmetology: don’t forget the leg (Tomaselli F)
08.32 – 08-40 Cellulite (PEFS) and localised fat treatment with intradermal localised therapy
(IDT) and electroporation using homotoxicological products (Palmeri E)
08.42 – 09.00 Liposculpture: evidence & feasibility (Boriolo P)
09.02 – 09.10 The “Lower Limb Clinic” vision & mission (Vettorello GF)
09.10 – 09.25 DISCUSSION (Discussant: Crippa A, Amendolagine G)
09.30– 10.52
DEEP VENOUS SYSTEM: instructions for users
(MODERATORS: Zamboni P; Bottini O)
09.32 – 09.40 Venous Anatomy: from superficial to deep knowledge (Capitani S)
09.42 – 09.52 Deep acute venous disease: guidelines after ATTRACT (Meissner M)
09.54 – 10.04 Pharmaco-mechanical thrombectomy after ATTRACT (Garcia M)
10.06 – 10.14 Mechanical thrombectomy: instructions for users & evidence (Vagnarelli S)
10.16 – 10.22 IVUS: Luxury or Necessity ? (Garcia M)
10.24 – 10.32 Deep chronic veno-occlusive disease & PTS: the ACCESS PTS Trial (Garcia M)
10-32 - 10.52 DISCUSSION (Discussant: Kabnick L, Vitale M, Guerra D)
10.52 – 11.07
Coffee break
11.07– 12.30
DEEP VENOUS SYSTEM: the last frontier
(MODERATORS: Zamboni P; Chi W)
11.12 -11.22 Acute and chronic caval thrombosis management (Leon L)
11.24 -11.34 Alternative Techniques for Reconstruction of Chronic IVC Occlusions (Garcia M)
11.36 – 11.46 Thrombolysis: evidence & innovation (Leon L)
11.48 - 11.53 Deep venous selective ligation for chronic reflux management (Gianesini S)
11.55 – 12.03 Deep venous valves..opening to the future (Elias S)
12.03 -12.30 DISCUSSION (Discussant: Vettorello GF, Oberto S)
12.30 – 13.00
RAFFLE PRIZE AWARD - CLOSING the SCIENTIFIC MEETING – OPENING the PUBLIC VENOUS
AWARENESS DAY
(Gianesini S, Chi YW, Sfarcich D, Bottini O)

VI INTERNATIONAL INTER-UNIVERSITY MEETING
FROM EMPIRICISM TO EVIDENCE-BASED SCIENCE IN
PHLEBO-LYMPHOLOGY & AESTHETICS
INVITED UNIVERSITIES DELEGATES
Consorzio Universitario Humanitas - LUMSA – Rome (ITALY)
Cornel University (USA)
Federal Institute of Experimental Medicine St Petersburg (RUSSIA)
George Washington University (USA)
Harvard Medical School (USA)
Imperial College of London (UK)
Kathmandu University (NEPAL)
Loyola University Medical Center (USA)
Midwestern University (USA)
New York University (USA)
Pedagogical and Technological University of Colombia (COLOMBIA)
Pontificial Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul (BRAZIL)
San Raffaele University (ITALY)
Ruhr Universität Bochum (GERMANY)
Stanford University (USA)
Sun Yat-Sen University (CHINA)
Universidad Autónoma de Bucaramanga (COLOMBIA)
UCES University (Argentina)
Uniformed Services University – Bethesda (USA)
Univerisdad de Sao Paulo (BRAZIL)
Universidad Catolica Argentina (ARGENTINA)
Universidad de los andes (COLOMBIA)

VI INTERNATIONAL INTER-UNIVERSITY MEETING
FROM EMPIRICISM TO EVIDENCE-BASED SCIENCE IN
PHLEBO-LYMPHOLOGY & AESTHETICS
Universidad del Salvador (ARGENTINA)
Universidad Nacional de Asunción. (PARAGUAY)
Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore (ITALY)
Università degli Studi di Milano (ITALY)
Università di Ferrara (ITALY)
Universitat de les Illes Balears (SPAIN)
University of Arizona (USA)
University of Buenos Aires (ARGENTINA)
University of California Davis (USA)
University of California-San Diego (USA)
University of Gothenburg (SWEDEN)
University of La Plata (ARGENTINA)
University of Medicine of Sao Jose do Rio Preto- São Paulo (BRAZIL)
University of Michigan (USA)
University of Parma (ITALY)
University of São Paulo (BRAZIL)
University of Siena (ITALY)
University of Silesia, Katowice, (POLAND),
University of Surrey (UK)
University of Tokyo (JAPAN)
University of Urbino (ITALY)
University of Vienna (AUSTRIA)
University of Washington (USA)

VI INTERNATIONAL INTER-UNIVERSITY MEETING
FROM EMPIRICISM TO EVIDENCE-BASED SCIENCE IN
PHLEBO-LYMPHOLOGY & AESTHETICS
FACULTY
Aguiar Eduardo
University of São Paulo (BRAZIL)
Agus Giovanbattista
Università di Milano (ITALY)
Aluigi Leonardo
Italian Society for vascular investigation president (ITALY)
Annoni Federico
Milan University (ITALY)
Antignani Pier Luigi
UIP general secretary
Italian Society for vascular investigation honorary president (ITALY)
Avruscio Giampiero
Padova Angiologic Unit – Hospital – University of Padova (ITALY)
Barroso Gustavo
Delineare Clinic (BRAZIL)
Bonè Carlos
Universitat de les Illes Balears (SPAIN)
Boriolo Piero
Italian Society of Phlebology and Experimental Surgery (ITALY)
Bottini Oscar
Universidad de Buenos Aires; UCES University (ARGENTINA)
Brandi Cesare
University of Siena (ITALY)
Bussati Mabel
Colegio Argentino de Cirugía Venosa y Linfática President (ARGENTINA)
Camicia Guillermo
Consultorio privado (ARGENTINA)
Campana Fausto
PrivatE Hospital Forlì (ITALY)
Canata Victor
Universidad Nacional de Asunción (PARAGUAY)
Capitani Silvano
University of Ferrara (ITALY)
Cappelli Massimo
Studio Cappelli (ITALY)

VI INTERNATIONAL INTER-UNIVERSITY MEETING
FROM EMPIRICISM TO EVIDENCE-BASED SCIENCE IN
PHLEBO-LYMPHOLOGY & AESTHETICS
Carvahlo Carlos
Associação Brasileira de Flebologia e Linfologia president (BRAZIL)
Cavallini Alvise
Italian Phlebology Association (ITALY)
Cavezzi Attilio
UIP Vice-president (ITALY)
Cecchetto MG
Padova Angiologic Unit – Hospital – University of Padova (ITALY)
Chi Yung Wei Willy
University of California Davis (USA)
Conforti Paolo
Private practice (ITALY)
Corda Domenico
Polimedica San Lanfranco (ITALY)
Crippa Angelo
Academy school of practical aesthetic medicine (ITALY)
Davies Alun
Imperial College London, Editor in chief Phlebology Journal (UK)
Diaz Jose
University of Michigan, American Venous Forum Board of Directors (USA)
Duesdieker Philomina
Creative Ultrasound Imaging and Training center of Monterey Bay (USA)
Ebner Heinrich
Italian Society of Phlebology (ITALY), Ruhr Universität Bochum (GERMANY)
Elias Steve
Center for Vein Disease, Englewood Hospital & Medical Center (USA)
Espinoza Freddy
Fara foundation (NICARAGUA)
Fareed Jawed
Loyola University Medical Center (USA)
Ferreira Julio
Pontificial Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul (BRAZIL)
Gambaccini Mauro
University of Ferrara (ITALY)
Garcia Mark
Delaware Arterial & Venous Center of Excellence (USA)

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FROM EMPIRICISM TO EVIDENCE-BASED SCIENCE IN
PHLEBO-LYMPHOLOGY & AESTHETICS
Gemmati Donato:
University of Ferrara (ITALY)
Gianesini Sergio
University of Ferrara (ITALY) ; Uniformed Services University – Bethesda (USA)
Greco Alessandro
Frosinone ASL ulcer clinic (ITALY)
Griso Andrea
Pederzoli Hospital Peschiera del Garda (VR)
Guerra Daniel
Universidad de los andes (COLOMBIA)
Haghshenas Ashkan
Burjeel Hospital (UNITED ARAB EMIRATES)
Intriago Ernersto
Ecuadorian Society of Phlebology ppast president (ECUADOR)
Kabnick Lowell
New York University, American Venous Forum immediate-past president
AVF Foundation president (USA)
Kalodiki Evi
imperial College London (UK)
Khilnani Neil
Cornel University, American College of Phlebology president (USA)
Kontothanassis Dimitrios
Italian Phlebology Institute (ITALY)
Kornberg Alejandro
UCES University (ARGENTINA)
Latorre Alejandro
Universidad Autónoma de Bucaramanga (COLOMBIA)
Lattimer Chris
Imperial College London (UK)
Lee Byung Bong
George Washington University – Uniformed Service University Bethesda (USA)
Leon Luis
University of Arizona - Midwestern University (USA)
Lifsitz Alejandro
Instituto Flebología y Estética (ARGENTINA)

VI INTERNATIONAL INTER-UNIVERSITY MEETING
FROM EMPIRICISM TO EVIDENCE-BASED SCIENCE IN
PHLEBO-LYMPHOLOGY & AESTHETICS
Lundh Torbjorn
University of Gothenburg (SWEDEN)
Lurie Fedor
University of Michigan (USA)
Maietti Elisa
University of Ferrara (ITALY)
Mander Antonio
Vaclav Vojta Vascular and Oncology Rehab Center Rome Italy
Mannello Ferdinando
Urbino University (ITALY)
Meissner Mark
University of Washington (USA)
Menegatti Erica
University of Ferrara (ITALY)
Mirandola Mattia
Pederzoli Hospital Peschiera del Garda (VR)
Miyake Kasuo
Miyake Clinic (BRAZIL)
Monedero Javier
Ruber International Hospital (SPAIN)
Moore Erin
Uniformed Services University – Bethesda (USA)
Moratelli Stefano
University of Ferrara (ITALY)
Morrison Nick
UIP president (USA)
Morrison Terri
Morrison Vein Institute (USA)
Mosti Giovanni
International Compression Club president (ITALY
Neuhardt Diana
Board of Directors American College of Phlebology (USA)
Noce Francesco
President Rovigo Board of Physicians (ITALY)
Onida Sarah
Imperial College London (UK)

VI INTERNATIONAL INTER-UNIVERSITY MEETING
FROM EMPIRICISM TO EVIDENCE-BASED SCIENCE IN
PHLEBO-LYMPHOLOGY & AESTHETICS
Orsini Augusto
Rome San Raffaele University (ITALY)
Ovelar Jose
Universidad Nacional de La Plata (ARGENTINA).
Pagano Maurizio
Italian Society of Phlebolgy and Lymphology – Incoming president (ITALY)
Palmeri Edmondo
Italian Society of Phlebology (ITALY)
Parisi Roberto
Angiologic Unit ULSS 12 (ITALY)
Partsch Hugo
University of Vienna (AUSTRIA)
Patt Juan
Asociación de Flebología y Linfología de la Provincia de Buenos Aires (ARGENTINA)
Pavei Patrizia
Italian Phlebology Association president (ITALY)
Petrella Francesco
Italian Association Cutaneous Ulcers president (ITALY)
Pietravallo Antonio
Universidad del Salvador (ARGENTINA)
Pittaluga Paul
Riviera Vein Clinic (FRANCE)
Ragg Johan Chris
Angioclinic vein centers director (GERMANY -SWITZERLAND)
Regalado Oscar
Universidad Católica Argentina – (ARGENTINA)
Ricci Elia
San Luca Clinic (ITALY)
Rockson Stanley
Stanford University (USA)
Rosenblatt Mel
president American College of Phlebology Foundation (USA)
Sandeep Raj Pandey
Kathmandu University (NEPAL)
Santiago Fabricio
Varicose Vein and laser Institute (BRAZIL)

VI INTERNATIONAL INTER-UNIVERSITY MEETING
FROM EMPIRICISM TO EVIDENCE-BASED SCIENCE IN
PHLEBO-LYMPHOLOGY & AESTHETICS
Saviano Massimo
San Donato Hospital (ITALY)
Scuderi Angelo
UIP past president (BRAZIL)
Segura Jorge
UCES University (ARGENTINA)
Sfarcich Dino
Universidad de Buenos Aires (ARGENTINA)
Shaydakov Evgeny
Federal Institute of Experimental Medicine St Petersburg (RUSSIA)
Schul Marlin
American College of Phlebology president elect (USA)
Sibilla Maria Grazia
University of Ferrara (ITALY)
Simkin Roberto
International Union of Angiology – Past President - (ARGENTINA)
Sisini Francesco,
University of Ferrara (ITALY)
Spattini Massimo
Fitness - Wellness - Antiaging Functional Academy (AFFWA) president (ITALY)
Stoughton Julianne
Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital (USA)
Taibi Angelo
University of Ferrara (ITALY)
Tessari Lorenzo
Bassi Foundation president (ITALY)
Tessari Mirko
University of Ferrara (ITALY)
Tomaselli Fulvio
Italian Society of Aesthetic Medicine Honorary President
Consorzio Universitario Humanitas - LUMSA – Rome (ITALY)
Tondi Paolo
Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore (ITALY)
Tse Chad
Veno Leg Vein & Esteem Surgical Clinic (HONG KONG)
Tseng Kuo Hao
University of California Davis (USA)

VI INTERNATIONAL INTER-UNIVERSITY MEETING
FROM EMPIRICISM TO EVIDENCE-BASED SCIENCE IN
PHLEBO-LYMPHOLOGY & AESTHETICS
Ulloa Jorge
Forum Venoso Latinoamericano president (COLOMBIA)
Urbanek Tomasz
University of Silesia
President Elect - Polish Society of Phlebology (POLAND)
Urbani Claudio
Italian Society of Aesthetic Medicine (ITALY)
Urso Ugo
Privat Hospital Bologna (ITALY)
Vagnarelli Simone
San Giovanni Addolorata (ITALY)
Varetto Gianfranco
Italian Society for Vascular Investigation (ITALY)
Vellettaz Rubén
Clínica Colón de Mar del Plata (ARGENTINA)
Vettorello Gianfranco
Italian Society of Phlebology and Experimental Surgery president (ITALY)
Vitale Marco
University of Parma (ITALY)
Volpato Stefano
University of Ferrara (ITALY)
Wang Jinsong
Sun Yat-Sen University (CHINA)
Whiteley Mark
University or Surrey, Guildford (UK)
Yamaki Takashi
Tokyo Women's Medical University (JAPAN)
Zamboni Paolo
University of Ferrara (ITALY)
Zimmet Steven
Phlebology Journal Editor (USA)
Zini Francesco
Casa di Cura Piacenza (ITALY)
CME PROVIDER

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dress & moral code
Dress code is as informal as much as
the scientific rules are strict.
Vision of the meeting is the equal
promotion of social and scientific
values. We truly wish you will enjoy
your free time in the spectacular
setting of Albarella Island, together
with friends and colleagues from all
over the world.
At the same time…..
…we hope a top quality science will be
developed during the working hours.
References must be reported on your slides.
Discussants will prepare proper questions. At
the end of the assigned time the mic will be
switched off.
The world renown prof. Hugo Partsch once gave
balls customized with the word “EGO”
to his meeting attendees. They had to leave
the ball and their EGO in a basket outside
the meeting room, bringing in their best
science. All of us have learnt something from
Hugo and we look forward for enjoying the
same, all together, both in the scientific and
social moments.

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a drug called…. Food & Beverage
The VI International Interuniversity
meeting vision includes top science in
Phlebology, Lymphology and Aesthetics,
but also the will of increasing public venous and health awarenss.
One of the most powerful drugs is of course food.
For this reason, lunch boxes have been specifically designed by
dr. Massimo Spattini, an internationally renown expert in Sport Medicine &
Nutrition.
Since vWIN foundation has a special social attention, lunchboxes are
created with eco materials, thks to the work
of people with social difficulties
belonging to the GRUPPO POLIS…..
….and if you will feel too full, do not worry,
Associazione ONLUS Bandiera Gialla will take care of all the food left after
the meeting, bringing it to the poor people of the region. Thus, GRAZIE dr.
Spattini for your healthy suggestions, GRAZIE Gruppo Polis for your respect
for the nature, and thank you Bandiera Gialla or delivering the remnants of
our food to the ones who really need it.
by Massimo Spattini

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vWIN selected abstracts: meet the winners
Along the last year, vWIN awarded abstracts presented at
international meetings.
Winners enjoyed flight stipend, registration and accommodation at the
VI International Interuniversity meeeting.
Their works will be presented on friday September 8, in a dedicated session.
1. Femoral valve as recurrence risk factor
after EVLA - Lifsitz A. - ARGENTINA
V International Interuniversity meeting
2. Consensus Statement for compression
stockings in venous & lymphatic disorders
Urbanek T- POLAND
International Consensus Group
2016 American College of Phlebology meeting
3. Interface pressure measurement
innovative device - Tseng KH. – USA
American College of Phlebology meeting
4. Inferior Vena Cava reconstruction for
chronic ilio-caval thrombosis
Guerra D – COLOBMBIA
VIII Simposio Colombiano de Flebologia
5. Fish vs Fishing: ulcer management in
underdeveloped settings
Espinoza F.- NICARAGUA
Global Grant winner

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vWIN competing abstracts
6 out of 53 submitted abstracts were selected by an international highly
qualified committee.
1 st selected: Onida S – UNITED KINGDOM
2 nd selected:Rosukhovskiy DA – RUSSIA
3 rd selected: Tan K – UNITED KINGDOM
4 th selected: Despa O – GERMANY - SWITZERLAND
5 th selected: Lifsitz A – ARGENTINA
6 th selected: Borsuk D – RUSSIA
ABSTRACT REVISION COMMITTEE MEMBERS:
- LATIN AMERICA: Victor Canata , Carlos Carvahlo , Ernesto Intriago , Julio Ferreira,
Roberto Simkin, Jorge Ulloa
- USA: Jose Diaz , BB Lee, Steve Elias, Neil Khilnani, Julianne Stoughton,
Steve Zimmet, Marlin Schul
- EUROPE: Carlos Bonè, Evi Kalodiki, Paul Pittaluga, Chris Ragg, Lorenzo Tessari,
Pier Luigi Antignani
- ASIA/ AUSTRALIA: Ashkan Haghshenas , Mark Malouf, Stefania Roberts, Takashi Yamaki,
David Connor
OVIDIO MARANGONI AWARD
Based on the speakers performance on stage, 2 of the 6 abstracts will be awarded with
a flight stipend (800 euro) + registration to one of the following meetings, based on the
winner will. Award just for under 40 yo presenters. The award is in memory of dr.
Ovidio Marangoni, pioneer and leading expert in laser treatment.
1. VII International Inter-university meeting (ARGENTINA)
2. American Venous Forum (USA)
3. UIP 2018 (AUSTRALIA)
4. American College of Phlebology (USA)
5. Forum Venoso Latino Americano (LATIN AMERICA)
6. European Venous Forum (GREECE)
7. International Compression Club (FRANCE)
8. CICE (BRAZIL)
9. St Petersburg Venous Forum (RUSSIA)
10. New York Venous Symposium (USA)
11. Ulloa J Simposio de Expertos (COLOMBIA)

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SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
SEPTEMBER 5
ISLAND EXPLO-RUN: run/walk/bike ride exploring the island all together
Meeting point: Hotel Capo Nord, 5.00 pm (5 km short track, 10 km long track)
PRICE: free
REGISTRATION: info@vwinfoundation.com
Buffet dinner on the meeting venue beach/garden : light buffet dinner
Meeting point: Hotel Capo Nord, 8.00 pm
PRICE: 20 euro
REGISTRATION: info@vwinfoundation.com
SEPTEMBER 6
HEMODYNAMIC SOCCER vs BASKETBALL MATCH:
at the same time, on two adjacent basketball & soccer fields, soccer
and basketball competition among colleagues from all around the world.
Meeting point: Hotel Capo Nord, 8.00 am (back to the hotel at 10 am)
PRICE: free
REGISTRATION: info@vwinfoundation.com
PO DELTA NATIONAL PARK, JUST FOR YOUR DEAREST ONES: daily trip to the
Po Delta National Park, among nature and culture. Meeting attendees have
to stay in the meeting room ;).. and CAN NOT attend these daytrips.
PRICE: 55 euro
INFO & RESERVATION: info@imeetaly.it
SOMMELIER NUTRITIONAL DINNER: in the most exclusive restaurant of the
island, a dinner with nutritional and sommelier hints for a better appreciation
of the wines dedicated to the public venous awareness project.
Meeting point:
Capo Nord Hotel, 8.15 pm or Casonetto di Valle Restaurant, 8.30 pm
PRICE: 50 euro
RESERVATION: info@vwinfoundation.com

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SEPTEMBER 7
ISLAND EXPLO-RUN: run/walk/bike ride exploring the island
Meeting point: Hotel Capo Nord, 6.00 am (5 km short track, 10 km long track)
PRICE: free
REGISTRATION: info@vwinfoundation.com
WELLNESS LAB, GYM ON THE BEACH: guided by the personal trainer
Gianmario Pellegrini, 2 hours of healthy physical activity.
Meeting point: Hotel Capo Nord, 10.00 am ; 4 pm
PRICE: free
REGISTRATION: wellnesslabsd@gmail.com
PADOVA, JUST FOR YOUR DEAREST ONES: daily trip to the beautiful city of
Paodva. Your dearest ones will enjoy the stunning architecture and churches
of the famous university town. Meeting attendees have to stay in the meeting
room ;).. and CAN NOT attend these daytrips.
PRICE: 110 euro
INFO & RESERVATION: info@imeetaly.it
FACULTY DINNER/ FREE DINNER:
The restaurant of Capo Nord Hotel and Golf Hotel will offer a special
discount on the menu to all the meeting attendees.
INFO: info@vwinfoundation.com
SEPTEMBER 8
ISLAND EXPLO-RUN: run/walk/bike ride exploring the island
Meeting point: Hotel Capo Nord, 6.00 am (5 km short track, 10 km long track)
PRICE: free
REGISTRATION: info@vwinfoundation.com

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WELLNESS LAB, GYM ON THE BEACH: guided by the personal trainer
Gianmario Pellegrini, 2 hours of healthy physical activity.
Meeting point: Hotel Capo Nord, 10.00 am ; 4 pm
PRICE: free
REGISTRATION: wellnesslabsa@gmail.com
PALLADIAN VILLAS, JUST FOR YOUR DEAREST ONES: daily trip on the
Burchiello, the typical venetian boat that will take your dearest ones visiting
the most beautiful palladian villas. Meeting attendees have to stay in the
meeting room ;).. and CAN NOT attend these daytrips.
PRICE: 172 euro INFO&REGISTRATION: m.antonietta
THROMBILLERS LIVE CONCERT - DINNER ON THE BEACH: friendly dinner
literally on the beach, while listening to the live performance of professional
bands and of “last minute bands” created by international vein specialists,
having fun together while promoting venous awareness as Thrombillers: killers
of the thrombus.
Meeting point: Centro Sportivo, 8.30 pm or Capo Nord Hotel, 08.15 pm
PRICE: 50 euro
REGISTRATION: info@vwinfoundation.com
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES DURING ALL MEETING DAYS
(Sept 5 – 9)
FREE EMS TRAINING: Innovative training protocols. Free lesson with instructor.
Venue: Capo Nord Hotel (Sept 5-8); Golf Hotel (Sept 9)
PRICE: free
REGISTRATION: info@interfit.it
ITALIAN TAYLOR SUGGESTIONS: a taylor made suite will be given as
award to several scientific contest. The taylor will be available all days
to provide fashionable techinical hints
Venue: Capo Nord Hotel (Sept 5-8); Golf Hotel (Sept 9)
PRICE: free
REGISTRATION: info@sartoriaoscarleoni.com

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Love Compression Kiss
In 2015 Lancet Journal reported that
Venous Thromboembolism is a leading cause of
prevenatble death (Lancet 2015; (2);393): public
venous awareness campaigns are needed. Love
Compression kiss is a funny way to raise
awareness about the potential benefits in
reducing thrombotic risk by means ofadequate
use of graduated compression elastic stockings.
In front of a camera, a couple has to shoot a little video.
One says “Love”, the other one gives a hug stating
“Compression” and the first one ask for a kiss. If the kiss
happens they can declare together Love Compression Kiss
and nominate another couple. A free donation could follow.
Eventual proceedings will be dedicated to scientific research
on venous thromboembolism. A dedicated corner will be present in the meeting venue.
CHARBALL CONTEST:
CHARITY, CHARDONNAY & FOOSBALL
Public venous awareness project around the foosball table,
enjoying Trombino and Charball tasting: the wines dedicated to
the public venous awareness project Game Over to Leg Failure.
Eventual proceedings will be dedicated to scientific research
and humanitarian activities. Chardonnay for the winners.
Venue: Capo Nord Hotel (Sept 5-8); Golf Hotel (Sept 9)
PRICE: free donation
REGISTRATION: info@vwinfoundation.com

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BOOTHS CONTEST: win a flight stipend + registration
During all the meeting, thanks to the
collaboration of several partners, it will be
possible to enjoy educational moments and
participate to the raffle prize of a flight
stipend (800 euro) + registration to one of
the 10 international meetings related to
the VI international Interuniversity
meeting.
In order to be eligible the winner must
attend at least 80% of the meeting and
participate to at least 2 educational
activities. Winners will be communicated
on September 9 during the closing of the
meeting.
Each booth will provide a ticket for the raffle priize upon completion of the educational
activity. In order to be eligible winners must attend the session
Venue: Capo Nord Hotel (Sept 6-9)
PRICE: free donation
REGISTRATION: info@vwinfoundation.com
EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES IN THE BOOTHS
Clinical cases will be presented and the participant will be asked to fill in the questionnaire
anonymously.
The booth personnel will include the numbered ticket of the participant among the eligible
ones for the prize upon receipt of the filled in questionnaire.
Educational material will be provided, including the correct answers to the clinical cases.
EDUCATIONAL TOPICS:
Compression
Phlebotonics
Ulcer management
Deep venous disease management
Venous & lymphatics diagnostics
Endovenous devices

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SONOGRAPHIC CONTEST
During all the meeting, supported by the
Physics Department of the University of
Ferrara, inside a human phantom, a specific
flow will be injected. The Sonographic contest
is opened to all the participants: the one who
will assess the velocity value in the most
precise way will win a precisely measured
Italian suite.
Venue: Capo Nord Hotel (Sept 5-8)
PRICE: free
REGISTRATION: info@vwinfoundation.com
or at the meeting registration desk
COMPRESSION CONTEST
During all the meeting a compression corner will be present.
A pressure measurement device will be used. All the participants are invited to perform a
bandage.
The ones who will get closer to the pressure of 50 mmHg will win a precisely measured Italian
suit.
Venue: Capo Nord Hotel (Sept 5-8)
PRICE: free donation
REGISTRATION: info@vwinfoundation.com
or at the meeting registration desk

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“
The VI International Interuniversity meeting offers a great opportunity to unite for the big aims
of phlebology. Apart from our daily routine work, we have to answer some crucial questions:
- How much do we know about the pre-clinical stages of venous disease?
- What kind of studies should be performed to learn more?
- Does High-resolution ultrasound provide new information about C0-C1 stages?
- Why does prevention work that well in dentistry, but not in Phlebology?
- Do we really believe in prevention, or are we afraid to loose customers?
- Can´t we learn together about the morphologic and hemodynamic criteria for an improved
case selection?
- Can´t we provide inputs how to improve endovenous treatments, or how to construct
artificial vein valves?
-
DESIGN the corner from THE FUTURE
..& WIN a 1.000 $ flight stipend for one of the
11 international meetings linked to vWIN foundation
It is my personal background, being the founder of several dedicated ”new method” vein clinics,
forcing me to always peer for less invasive, pain-free, comfortable and long-term satisfying
methods. Our group invented hyaluronan valvuloplasty for reliable vein valve restoration, the
“magic invisible film bandage” to optimize sclerofoam treatments, a novel kind of viscous
sclerofoam for large varices, a couple of new laser and glue applications, and many more. All these,
before coming to the market, have served hundreds to thousands of our patients for years.
Nevertheless, looking at the world´s requirements, it´s just a drop in the bucket!
At te VI International Interuniversity meeting, we will provide an “electronic innovation booth” to
initiating a non-commercial collection of ideas, suggestions or presentations. A non-disclosure
agreement will save everybody´s rights. There will be free counseling on how to deal with novelties
in aspects of patents, studies and company negotiations. A summary of the idea collection will be
published, as far as the participants agree. Every contribution will be considered for the “innovation
prize travel stipend” of 1000 USD for the participation in the 2018 UIP meeting in Melbourne (there
is a particular innovation session!), or another meeting promoted by vWIN foundation.
“
Johann Chris Ragg, MD
CEO SWISS VX vein research labs
Chief physician angioclinic® Veincenters
Berlin – Munich - Zurich

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ITALIAN MINISTRY OF HEALTH
Game Over to Leg Failure public venous awareness project
Saturday, September 9 - Golf Hotel
Saturday September 9 is dedicated to the international public venous
awareness project called Game Over to Leg Failure
(www.golfesalute.com).
Several initiatives will bring together the VI International Interuniversity
meeting vein specialists with the island tourists and invited public.
A parallel meeting dedicated to Sport Medicine will be held inside the Golf
Club under the guidance of the specialist dr. Massimo Spattini, together
with several other lectures open to the public and dedicated to
humanitarian, social and health topics.
Several freee medical screenings will be offered to the public.
Meanwhile, an important golf event will be developed in the stunning golf
course of the island.
The initiatives are under the endorsment of the Italian Olympics
Committee, the Italian Golf Federation and the Rotary District 2060.

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ITALIAN MINISTRY OF HEALTH
ACTIVITIES
September 9 - Golf hotel
LECTURES
Golf & Sorrounding: Sport Medicine meeting (Panoramic room, h 9.20 -13.00)
Gender Medicine meeting (Meeting room, 14.00 -16.00)
Panathlon Lifestyle & health meeting (Panoramic room, h 14.00 – 16.00)
Rotary Cardio-pulmonary resuscitation course (Meeting room, h. 09-00 -12.00)
Game Over to Leg Failure meeting (Meeting room, h 16 -18)
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
Fun-run/walk/nordic walking along the lagoon and the seaside (h 10 - 12)
Free boat trip around the island (Golf Hotel, every hour from h 10 - 16)
Free lesson of Golf and Baseball (driving range from h. 14 - 15)
Free massage
Game Over to Leg Failure golf competition
Game Over to Leg Failure wines free tasting
FREE MEDICAL SCREENINGS
1.echo-color-Doppler screening
2. Cardiology consult
3. Nutritional consult
4. Sport-medicine consult
5. Physiotheray massages
6. Postural evaluation
7. Cardiac functionality
8. EMS training
9. TECAR therapy
10. CPR course
12. Elastic stockings school

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ITALIAN MINISTRY OF HEALTH
SEPTEMBER 9
SPORT MEDICINE, GENDER MEDICINE MEETING
&
Game Over to Leg Failure PUBLIC VENOUS AWARENESS PROJECT
open CME event ; Golf Hotel, 9.00 am – 7.00 pm
PRICE: free REGISTRATION: info@vwinfoundation.com
GOLF & Surroundings: public health awareness along and after 18 holes
AFFWA joint session - CHAIR: Spattini M – Panoramic room
09.20 – 11.15 HEART, NUTRITION & TECHNICAL NOTES
09.20 – 09.25 Opening (Spattini M)
09.25 – 09.40 Athletic preparation: state of the art and innovation (Antoniella D)
09.40 – 09.55 Golf Hi-Tec: do we really need it ? (Dissette A – Forcolin A)
09.55 – 10.10 Inside out the Golf & Baseball field: let’s “drive” your heart (Conforti P)
10.10 – 10.25 EMS training: rationale and potentials in Golf & Baseball practice (Vella M)
10.25– 10.40 Alkalinity, sport & health (Gregu F)
10.40 -11.10 DISCUSSIONE (Discussant: Conforti P, Menegatti E)
11.10 – 11.30 free coffee break
11.30 – 13.00 CEREBRAL & PHYSICAL FITNESS
(Beltrami G)
11.30 – 11.45 A Life-style called “GOLF” (Bernardini E)
11.45 – 12.00 Golf & posturology (D’Autilia P)
12.00 – 12.15 Assess & improve the fitness level (Menegatti E)
12.15 – 12.30 Genetic test: what’s “your” sport? (Galimberti D)
12.30 – 12.50 DISCUSSION (Discussant: Menegatti E, Conforti P)
13.00 – 14.00 Golf Hi-Tec: hands on course (Dissette A)
13.00 – 14.00 FREE LESSONS OF GOLF & BASEBALL ; free lunch
GENDER MEDICINE
Venous World International Network foundation – AFFWA Joint session – Meeting room
(MODERATORS: Noce V, Spattini M)
14.00 – 14.10 Opening (Noce F)
14.10 – 14.30 Medicine for the Gender: Endocrinology and Metabolism aspects (Bernardi AM)
14.30 -14.50 Health right and equal opportunity principle (Noce V)
14.50 – 15.10 Phythotherapy & estrogen predominance (Occhionero G)
15.10 – 15.30 Women heart (Santulli M)
15.30 – 15.50 Breast cancer: future of an early diagnosis (Capitani S)
15.50 - 16.00 DISCUSSION

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ITALIAN MINISTRY OF HEALTH
CPR - EKG ….& heart missions
meeting room – Golf Hotel - Rotary Joint session
(MODERATORS: Salvador P, Tessari L)
9.00 – 09.05 Opening (Salvador P)
09.05 – 09.30 Cardiopulmonary resuscitation instructions (Osnato R)
09.30 - 09.50 Cardiopulmonary resuscitation: hands on (Malucelli S)
09.50 - 10.00 WeCardio: on line with your cardiologist (Saviano M)
10.02 – 10.10 Public health awareness: the Rotary vision (Massarente A)
10.12 – 10.20 Bandiera Gialla: a volunteer trip …at home (Rossi D)
10.22 – 10.30 Handicamp (Silvestri T)
10.32 - 10.40 Public health awareness: the Rotary vision from Brazil (Carvahlo C – Aguiar E)
10.42 – 10.50 Rotary, Amigos de Salud, vWIN for Nicaragua (Tessari L, Morrison T)
11.30 -11.50 DISCUSSION & CARDIO SCREENING
(Discussants: Benetti G, Vercellone C, Beltrami GF,Casazza E, Pivari F, Noce F, Noce M)
GOLF è SALUTE – Game Over to Leg Failure
Venous World International Network foundation – Meeting room
(Gianesini S, Frigeri S, FIG and CONI, SKY delegates)
16.00 – 16.05 Opening (Vitale M, University of Parma)
16.07 – 16.15 Maximizing Golf cardiovascular benefit
(Beltrami G, Italian Sport Medicine Federation)
16.20 – 16.28 Minimizing Golf musculo-skeletal damages
(Osti L – Università di Ferrara)
16.33 – 16.43 Fuel for a 6 hours metabolic round
(Spattini M - AFFWA)
16.50 – 16.58 "is there such a thing as too much running?" (Leon L – University of Arizona)
17.00 – 17.10 The “AGE” of Sport (Boniolo G – University of Ferrara)
17.12 – 17.18 Game Over to Leg Failure international public health awareness project: a drug
called “GOLF” (Gianesini S – University of Ferrara)
17.20 – 17.27 Media considerations (SKY tv delegates)
17.29 – 17.39 Institutional considerations (Italian Golf Federation & PGA Delegates)
17.40 – 18.00 DISCUSSION
18.00 - 19.00 International Game Over to Leg Failure golf outing PRIZE GIVING
(raffle prizes for all the participants; prizes will be given by the most renowned international
vascular specialists)
19.00 – 20.00 APERITIF on the Golf terrace
20.00 – NO STOP: FOOSBALL competition
and WINE TASTING during a private beach party (Capo Nord hotel)

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ITALIAN MINISTRY OF HEALTH
SPECIAL “GRACIAS”
The VI International Interuniversity meeting in Phlebology, Lymphology and Aesthetics is a
scientific journey made possible by multiple international bridges, built by the most amazing
friends and world renown vein specialists.
Walking on them brings joy and privilege, but also the responsability of keeping on working all
together for a political involvement dedicated mainly to the advancement of our scientific
discipline, rather than our small personal interests.
Walking on them brings the need of honoring the professional and human figure of prof. Oscar
Bottini, first scientific “carpenter” of these international bridges linking Latin America with
Europe.
Together with him, my deepest gratitude goes to prof. Yung Wei Chi, for having built the
second bridge and to all the so many friends and top quality professionals who have
demonstrated once again that everything is impossible…until it’s done and that, in life, it’s not
just where you are going, but also with whom.
Looking forward for the next scientific journey all together toward the VII International
Interuniversity meeting in Argentina, GRACIAS from the bottom of my heart to all
Sergio Gianesini
University of Ferrara (Italy)
VI International Interuniversity
Meeting President

in life it’s not jut where you are going, rahter it’s who you are travelling with !