CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 · The Arab Journal of Interventional Radiology 2021; 5(S 01): S1-S26
DOI: 10.1055/s-0041-1740910
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Awareness of Interventional Radiology Treatment Options for Chronic Venous Insufficiency in Saudi Arabia

Meshael Alreshidi
1   King Abdulaziz Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
,
Mohammed Alshammari
2   University of Hail, Hail, Saudi Arabia
,
A. Eid S.
2   University of Hail, Hail, Saudi Arabia
,
Mohammad Altraifi
2   University of Hail, Hail, Saudi Arabia
,
Aljoharah Alwajaan
2   University of Hail, Hail, Saudi Arabia
,
Nouf Alghris
2   University of Hail, Hail, Saudi Arabia
,
Elaf Altebainawi
2   University of Hail, Hail, Saudi Arabia
,
Afnan Alshammari
2   University of Hail, Hail, Saudi Arabia
,
Saleh Alammari
2   University of Hail, Hail, Saudi Arabia
,
Ibrahim Alrashidi
3   Prince Sultan Military Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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    Background: Chronic venous insufficiency is a common medical condition in Saudi Arabia. Interventional radiology provides various minimally invasive treatment options for this condition. The aim of this study was to evaluate the awareness of these treatment options in the Saudi population.

    Materials and Methods: A self-administered online survey was distributed randomly via social media channels between June and July 2020. A total of 832 responses were received. Two experienced consultants reviewed the survey results.

    Results: Analysis of the participants’ knowledge regarding interventional radiology treatment options for chronic venous insufficiency showed that 6.9% had heard of cyanoacrylate embolization, 15.5% knew about radiofrequency ablation therapy, 36.8% knew about endovenous laser ablation, and 37.5% knew about sclerotherapy. A total of 84 participants (10.1%) had a history of chronic venous insufficiency. Among the participants with chronic venous insufficiency, 25% confirmed that their treating doctor had discussed interventional radiology treatment options with them, while 75% denied this.

    Conclusion: The results of this study indicate the need for an awareness program regarding the role of interventional radiology in the treatment of chronic venous insufficiency.


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    14. Dezember 2021

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