MSIF CCSVI Research Bulletin - January 2012

Chronic cerebrospinal venous insufficiency (CCSVI) is a term used to describe drainage abnormalities in the major veins leaving the brain. The condition was originally described by Dr Zamboni and his colleagues at the University of Ferrara, Italy. They proposed that the location of venous obstructions may play a role in determining the clinical course of MS. The hypothesis is currently the subject of intensive research. The findings of these studies, including the treatment of CCSVI by endovascular surgery, are variable and have resulted in considerable controversy amongst both clinicians and people with MS.

The MS International Federation (MSIF) have produced their latest round-up of research papers on CCSVI and MS published in the medical literature, which we present [here]  for your information.

Further reading
For previous updates on CCSVI research within Australia please visit:

• www.msra.org.au/commentary-proposed-alfred-hospital-ccsvi-procedure-trial
• www.msra.org.au/abnormal-venous-drainage-brain-and-spinal-cord-patients-ms

Further news and information on CCSVI and MS from the MSIF and National MS Society (USA) can be found here:

• www.msif.org/en/research/ccsvi.html
• www.nationalmssociety.org/research/intriguing-leads-on-the-horizon/ccsvi/index.aspx