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June 16, 2017 • Press Release
D. Michel S. Makaroun Named President-Elect of the SVS
CHICAGO, Ill., June 15, 2017 – Vascular surgeon Dr. Michel S. Makaroun was named president-elect of the Society for Vascular Surgery at its annual meeting in June. He will serve in this role for one year, then ascend to president in June, 2018.
June 16, 2017 • Press Release
Dr. Kim J. Hodgson Named Vice President of SVS
CHICAGO, Ill., June 15, 2017 – Dr. Kim J. Hodgson, chair of the division of vascular surgery at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine in Springfield, Ill., was elected vice president of the Society for Vascular Surgery for 2017-18 at the organization’s Vascular Annual Meeting in early June.
June 16, 2017 • Press Release
Dr. Ronald Fairman Becomes Foundation Chair
CHICAGO, Ill., June 15, 2017 — Dr. Ronald M. Fairman has become chair of the Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS) Foundation, the charitable arm of the SVS. He has served as president of the Society for the past 12 months.
June 15, 2017 • Press Release
Venous Ulceration: A Minimally Invasive Treatment of a Big Problem
“Incidence of Venous Leg Ulcer Healing and Recurrence After Treatment with Endovenous Laser Ablation.” Journal of Vascular Surgery – Venous and Lymphatic Disorders, July, 2017. CHICAGO, Illinois, July, 2017 – New evidence suggests that minimally invasive methods to ablate superficial venous reflux in patients with end-stage venous insufficiency are as effective as traditional open venous stripping.
June 15, 2017 • Press Release
CHICAGO, Ill., June 15, 2017 – New leaders were elected at the annual business meeting June 3 of the Society for Vascular Surgery during the organization’s annual meeting in San Diego, Calif. They are:
