via Sandro Rasman - Chronic cerebro Spinal Venous Insufficiency (CCSVI) and multiple sclerosis (MS). History, anatomy, criteria, analysis of a series of 167 patients.

Summary :
Since the publications of Zamboni et al. in 2009, multiple sclerosis (MS) has known a new aetiology: the Chronic cerebro Spinal Venous Insufficiency: CCSVI. As this aetiology could be treated by angioplasty, with several amazing results, this (re) discovery has been the topic of much research and publications.
As of today, one can say with robust arguments that anatomical and functional anomalies of the CCSVI do exist and that they are more frequent in patients with MS (up to 13 times more), and other neurological disorders. They may benefit from endovenous treatment. Compared to other suggested aetiologies of MS, CCSVI seems to be a step forward.
More studies are still necessary to establish indications and demonstrate results but CCSVI must certainly be taken into account in the management of MS.

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