The 17th International Workshop on Vascular Anomalies

The 17th International Workshop on
Vascular Anomalies

Saturday June 21- Tuesday 24, 2008
The Fairmont Copley Plaza • Boston, Massachusetts

Registration

About the ISSVA

Biennial international workshops on Vascular Anomalies were initiated in 1976 in Boston by Drs. John Mulliken and Anthony Young. These meetings led to the establishment of The International Society for the Study of Vascular Anomalies (ISSVA) in 1992. ISSVA has been instrumental in disseminating knowledge and experience among specialists from many medical disciplines.

About the 2008 Conference

The 4 day meeting will include state of the art lectures, original papers, panel discussions, video demonstrations and an opportunity to interact with specialists from around the globe.

Topics will include clinical and basic research in the diagnosis and management of vascular anomalies, as well as the psychosocial challenges faced by these patients. .

A Primer Course will be given the day preceding the Workshop to serve as an introduction to the field. The Course will cover the classification, natural history, imaging and therapy of vascular anomalies including hemangiomas and vascular malformations.

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

ISSVA Workshop w/ Primer		$750.00
ISSVA Workshop		$700.00

Medical trainees*/Allied Health Professionals w/ Primer		$350.00
Medical trainees*/Allied Health Professionals		$300.00

Primer Alone		$200.00

*A letter of verification from the Department Chair must accompany the registration form for a reduced fee.
Please Note: Registration and Seating for ALL special events are SOLD OUT. We regret that we will not be able to accept additional registrations for these events. Due to software limitations, these events will still appear on the registration page. Please DO NOT register. If you do register for these events, you will not be charged the tuition fee including the events nor will you be registered for the special events and you will be contacted to inform you of the registration error. Thank you for your cooperation!

PROGRAM SCHEDULE*

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SATURDAY, June 21, 2008
Primer Course
9:00-10:00am	John B. Mulliken, MD Update on Vascular Anomalies
10:00-10:15am	Questions
10:15-10:45am	Ilona Frieden, MD Hemangiomas: When to Worry
10:45-11:00am	Questions
11:00-11:15am	COFFEE BREAK
11:15-11:45am	Ahmad Alomari, MD
	Diagnostic Imaging of Vascular Anomalies
11:45-12:00pm	Questions
12:00-1:15pm	LUNCH (on your own)
1:15-1:45pm	Patricia Burrows, MD
	Interventional Treatment of Vascular Anomalies
1:45-2:00pm	Questions
2:00-2:30pm	Steven J. Fishman, MD
	Surgical Treatment of Vascular Malformations
2:30-2:45pm	Questions
6:00pm	Welcome Reception Fairmont Copley Hotel
SUNDAY, June 22, 2008
8:00-8:45am	Opening Ceremony Presidential Address Wayne Yakes, MD ISSVA President

	Welcome Steven J. Fishman, MD & Marilyn G. Liang, MD Local Organizing Committee

	Dedication of Workshop to Dr. Judah Folkman John B. Mulliken, MD
8:45-9:15am	Keynote Paula North, MD, USA New Insights into Vascular Anomalies: A Pictorial Essay
9:15-10:05am	Session I: Venous Malformations
10:05-10:30am	COFFEE BREAK
10:30-11:00am	Session II: Difficult Case
11:00-12:20pm	Session III: Venous Malformation II
12:20-12:50pm	Roundtable Management of Lower Limb Overgrowth Syndromes
Optional afternoon event
1:30-4:30pm	Lymphatic Research Symposium ISSVA Attendees welcome
Optional evening event
6:00-10pm	Clambake Spirit of Boston Cruise Ship
MONDAY, June 23, 2008
8:00-8:30am	Keynote H. Peter Berlien, MD, Germany Laser in Congenital Vascular Anomalies: Tool or Toy?
8:30-10:10am	Session IV: Hemangioma I
10:10-10:30am	COFFEE BREAK
10:30-11:00am	Session V: Difficult Case
11:00-12:10pm	Session VI: Hemangioma II
12:10-1:00pm	LUNCH
1:00-1:50pm	Session VII: Hemangioma III
1:50-2:35pm	Roundtable Ulceration of Hemangiomas
2:35-3:00pm	COFFEE BREAK
3:00-4:00pm	Session VIII: Hemangioma: Surgical Approach
4:00pm	ISSVA General Assembly *ISSVA Members Only
Optional evening event
6:00-10pm	Gala Dinner John F. Kennedy Presidential Library & Museum
TUESDAY, June 24, 2008
8:00-8:40am	Keynote David Roche, Inspirational Humorist, USA Facing Life with a Vascular Anomaly: a Patient's Perspective
8:40-10:10am	Session IX: Lymphatic Malformation
10:10-10:30am	COFFEE BREAK
10:30-11:00am	Poster Pearls
11:00-12:20pm	Session X: Ateriovenous Malformations
12:20-1:00pm	LUNCH
1:00-1:30pm	Session XI: Difficult Case
1:30-2:50pm	Session XII: Vascular Anomalies I
2:50-3:15pm	COFFEE BREAK
3:15-3:55pm	Session XIII: Vascular Anomalies II
3:55-4:30pm	Roundtable Coagulation issues in patients with Klippel Trenaunay
4:30pm	Closing Ceremony

Optional Evening Events: SOLD OUT!

Clambake on the Spirit of Boston:

On Sunday, June 22nd from 6-10pm we will host a Boston style clambake on the Spirit of Boston Cruise Ship located in Boston's Seaport District.
The Spirit of Boston Dinner Cruise experience is a unique opportunity for travelers to enjoy the beautiful skyline from the Boston Harbor. We have developed a customized menu that offers a selection of foods including mussels, lobster, barbecued chicken and all the traditional sides.
Boarding begins at 6:00pm and guests will cruise during the dinner portion of the evening. For your convenience shuttles will be provided from the Fairmont Copley Plaza to the dock. Our ISSVA group has full rental of the ship that includes music and a tour guide for those interested in getting a little Boston history!

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Gala Dinner at the JFK Library & Museum:

On Monday, June 23rd ISSVA guests can enjoy a private night at the historic the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library & Museum. The JFK Library & Museum was named the �Best Private Function Space in Boston� at the 2006 Boston Choice Awards, a top honor given for its hospitality, stunning views, and exceptional food.
A cocktail reception will be held in the Museum Pavilion beginning at 6:00pm with an invitation for guests to tour the museum grounds. Following the reception, a seated dinner in Smith Hall will be served. You will enjoy a dinner selection from the Library's gourmet caterer while taking in the beautiful view of the Library's 10-acre waterfront park overlooking Boston Harbor. For your convenience shuttle service will be provided from the Fairmont Copley Plaza to the Library.

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FACULTY

Course Directors

Steven J. Fishman, MD, John B. Mulliken, MD, and Marilyn Liang, MD

Keynote Speakers

Paula North, MD
New Insights into Vascular Anomalies: a Pictorial Essay

Peter Berlin, MD
Laser in Congenital Vascular Anomalies: Tool or Toy?

David Roche, Inspirational Humorist
Facing Life With a Vascular Anomaly: A Patient's Perspective

Primer Faculty

John B. Mulliken, MD
Classification & Natural History of Vascular Anomalies

Ilona Frieden, MD
Hemangiomas: When to Worry

Ahmad Alomari, MD
Imaging of Vascular Anomalies

Patricia Burrows, MD
Interventional Treatment of Vascular Anomalies

Steven J. Fishman, MD
Surgical Treatment of Vascular Malformations

Local Organizing Committee

Ahmad Alomari, MD
Kimberly Chalache
Gulraiz Chaudry, MD
Chieh-Min Fan, MD
Steven J. Fishman, MD
Judah Folkman, MD
Victor Fox, MD
Arin Greene, MD
Melissa Howard
Joanna Jenkins
James Kasser, MD
Harry Kozakewich, MD
Marilyn G. Liang, MD
Jessica Lisy, LCSW
John B. Mulliken, MD
Darren Orbach, MD, PhD
Horacio M. Padua, MD
Harriet Paltiel, MD
Mary Beth Sylvia, NP
Erin Spera, NP
Reza Rahbar, MD

ISSVA Board

President
Wayne Yakes, MD –Englewood, Colorado, USA

Past President
Prof. Dirk Loose, MD –Hamburg, Germany

President Elect
Prof. Paul Rieu, MD –Nijmegen, Holland

Vice President
Patricia Burrows, MD –New York, New York, USA

Secretary General
Steven J. Fishman, MD –Boston, Massachusetts, USA

Treasurer
Raul Mattassi, MD –Garbagnate, Italy

Scientific Committee Chair
Josee Dubois, MD –Montreal, Canada

ACCREDITATION

Harvard Medical School is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Harvard Medical School designates ISSAVA Workshop with Primer for a maximum of 21.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™, ISSAVA Workshop for a maximum of 17.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ and Primer Alone for a maximum of 4.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ toward the AMA Physician's Recognition Award.

Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Course Location

All sessions will be held at the Fairmont Copley Hotel, 138 St. James Avenue., Boston, MA 02116 (Telephone: 617-267-5300 or 800-332-3442).

Accomodations

Hotel rooms in Boston and Cambridge are limited. You are urged to make your reservations early.
A limited number of rooms has been reserved at the Fairmont Copley Hotel (Telephone: 617-267-5300 or 800-332-3442) until May 30, 2008. Please specify that you are enrolled in this course to receive the reduced room rate of $269. A map of Boston and Cambridge listing local hotels will be sent with your confirmation of enrollment.

Room reservations at the headquarters hotel with significantly discounted rates can be made at: http://www.fairmont.com/EN_FA/Reservations/ReservationAvailability?hc=COP&pc=GRISS1.

Be sure to enter desired dates. The ISSVA promotional code will be entered already.

For additional housing information, call Boston Reservations at (617) 332-4199 or online at http://bostonreservations.com/.

Travel

Please do not make non-refundable airline reservations until you have been confirmed into your course. You can make your airline reservation by calling: the HMS Travel Desk toll free 1-877-4HARVMD (1-877-442-7863) Monday - Friday 9 am - 8 pm (EST). From outside the U.S., Canada and Virgin Islands, please call 617-559-3764.