Japanese clinical practice guidelines for vascular tumors, vascular malformations, lymphatic malformations, and lymphangiomatosis 2022 - PubMed
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- The guidelines aim to provide evidence-based recommendations for optimal treatment of vascular anomalies, including hemangiomas, vascular malformations, lymphatic malformations, and lymphangiomatosis.
- Development involved systematic literature reviews from 1980 to December 2020 using PubMed and Japana Centra Revuo Medicina (JCRM), following the Minds methodology.
- A total of 38 clinical questions (CQs) address treatments like resection, sclerotherapy/embolization, drug therapy, laser therapy, radiotherapy, and conservative management, as well as diagnosis and timing.
- The guidelines focus on confirming treatment safety, systematizing care, and improving outcomes for patients with vascular anomalies.