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chronic cerebrospinal venous insufficiency (CCSVI)

Pathology: - stenosis of veins in the neck - impaired blood drainage from the brain & upper spinal cord - proposed link to multiple sclerosis Diagnostic criteria: - no consensus Management: - liberation therapy is not approved or shown to be effective [1]

Related

multiple sclerosis (MS); includes clinically isolated syndrome

General

venous stasis; venous hypertension

References

  1. FDA News Release: May 10, 2012 FDA issues alert on potential dangers of unproven treatment for multiple sclerosis http://www.fda.gov/NewsEvents/Newsroom/PressAnnouncements/ucm303538.htm