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KEYNOTE & INVITED INTERNATIONAL SPEAKERSProfessor Phillip Coleridge SmithProfessor Coleridge Smith is a Reader in Surgery at UCL Medical School, London UK. He pioneered theintroduction of duplex ultrasonography in the clinical investigation of venous disease in the UK. ProfessorColeridge Smith has pioneered the introduction of ultrasound guided foam sclerotherapy for the treatment ofvaricose veins into the UK and keeps series of over one thousand patients under review.Professor Harry GibbsProfessor Harry Gibbs is a graduate of the University of Sydney. He is currently the Director of the Departmentof Vascular Medicine at the Princess Alexandra Hospital, Brisbane and an Associate Professor of Medicineat the University of Queensland. He is a member of the ANZ Working party on the Prevention of VenousThromboembolism. His interests are in the non-invasive diagnosis and the management of disorders of thearterial, venous and lymphatic circulations.Dr Stephan GuggenbichlerDr. Guggenbichler is a German phlebologist who studied in Italy at Parma. He has organized severalEuropean consensus conferences on foam sclerotherapy together with Drs Franz Breu and Attilio Cavezzi. Heworks as a phlebologist and sclerotherapist in a German Italian medical centre in Munich. Dr. Guggenbichlerorganizes sclerotherapy courses for the German Society of Phlebology.Professor BB LeeProfessor Lee is Professor of Surgery of Georgetown University, Washington DC, serving as Director of Centerfor the Vein, Lymphatics, and Vascular malformation. He published over 500 original papers, abstracts, andbook chapters, mostly in the fi eld of vascular malformation and lymphedema, and also gave over 300 lecturesthroughout the world. Professor Lee is currently First Vice President of IUP and the chairman of the membershipcommittee of ISVS. He is also seving as a Director, American Board of Phlebology.Dr John KingsleyDr. John Kingsley is a vascular surgeon from Birmingham, Alabama. He is board certifi ed in both vascularsurgery and general surgery by the American Board of Surgery. He and his associates have performed over4000 endovenous procedures with numerous simultaneous adjunctive procedures. Dr. John Kingsley wasselected Chairman of the Board of Vein Associates of America, an American public company with the goal tocreate vein centers across the U.S. patterned after the Birmingham center.Dr Abdullah OmariDr Abdullah Omari is a Consultant Vascular Physician and Staff Specialist at St. Vincent’s General Hospital,Sydney. He has completed training in Vascular Medicine. Dr Omari‘s special interests include the managementof venous diseases (including deep vein thrombosis), arterial diseases, lymphoedema, vasculitis, wounds (andwound care) and peri-operative medical care. Dr Omari has completed a Diploma of Diagnostic Ultrasound(Vascular Studies) and is qualifi ed in vascular ultrasound and non-invasive vascular testing.Professor Eberhard RabeProfessor Rabe is a well known dermatologist and phlebologist from Bonn, Germany. He is the president ofthe International Union of Phlebology and the President of the German Society of Phlebology. He has recentlycompleted a large epidemiological study of venous disease, known as the Bonn Vein Study.Professor Ken MyersProf Ken Myers has had a major interest in venous disease for more than 25 years. Professor Myers is theChancellor of the Australasian College of Phlebology and has participated in or organised many internationalPhlebology meetings. He has been at the forefront of developing new techniques such as echosclerotherapyand endovenous laser therapy.Professor André van RijAndré M van Rij is Professor of Surgery at the Dunedin School of Medicine University of Otago where hedirects the Vascular Research Unit. His research has focused on venous disease and the biology of varicose veinrecurrence and venous thrombosis. His translational research bridges new basic research into the venous clinic.Professor van Rij is a vascular surgeon and President of the NZ Association of General Surgeons. Professor vanRij is the Deputy Chancellor of the Australasian College of Phlebology406-11 September 2008 | Crowne Plaza Surfers Paradise

ORGANISING COMMITTEEProgram Chair:Dr Kurosh ParsiConference Organising Committee:Dr Kurosh Parsi, Dr David Jenkins, Dr Louis LoizouDiagnostic Imaging Workshops Organising Committee:Ms Yana Parsi, Ms Annie Morgan, Ms Annie SilkmanKEYNOTE SPEAKERS1. Professor Philip Coleridge Smith, Phlebologist, Vascular Surgeon, UK2. Professor Harry Gibbs, Vascular Physician, Brisbane, QLD3. Professor BB Lee, Phlebologist, Vascular Surgeon, USA and Korea4. Dr John Kingsley, Phlebologist, Vascular Surgeon, USAINVITED INTERNATIONAL SPEAKERSBasic and Advanced Phlebology Course Coordinator:Dr Louis LoizouConferring Ceremony Organising Committee:Dr Louis Loizou, Ms Annie SilkmanQueensland Local Support Committee:Dr Chris Lekich, Dr Stuart McMaster, Dr Paul Varcoe1. Professor Philip Coleridge Smith, Phlebologist, Vascular Surgeon, UK2. Dr Stephan Guggenbichler, Phlebologist, Germany3. Dr John Kingsley, Phlebologist, Vascular Surgeon, USA4. Professor BB Lee, Phlebologist, Vascular Surgeon, USA and Korea5. Dr Felizitas Pannier, Phlebologist, Germany6. Professor Eberhard Rabe, Phlebologist, Dermatologist, President Union International Phlebologie, GermanyINTERNATIONAL SPONSORED SPEAKERS• Professor Philip Coleridge Smith, UK• Dr John Kingsley, USA• Dr Uldis Maurins, Phlebologist, Latvia• Professor BB Lee, USA and KoreaLOCAL SCIENTIFIC FACULTYProudly Sponsored by STD PharmaceuticalsProudly Sponsored by ScanmedicsProudly Sponsored by BiolitecProudly Sponsored by Biolitec• Dr Sue Adams, Paediatric Surgeon, Sydney• Professor Lourens Bester, Phlebologist, Interventional Radiologist, Sydney• Dr Peter Chapman-Smith, Phlebologist, Queenstown• Dr Mark Elvy, Phlebologist, Sydney• Dr Paul Dinnen, Phlebologist, Vascular Surgeon, Brisbane• Dr Gary Frydman, Phlebologist, Vascular Surgeon, Melbourne• Professor Bren Gannon, Anatomist, Adelaide• Dr Harry Gibbs, Phlebologist, Vascular Physician, Brisbane• Dr David Jenkins, Phlebologist, Sydney• Dr Joanne Joseph, Haematologist, Sydney• Mr Neil Keller, Senior Vascular Sonographer, Sydney• Dr Chris Lekich, Barrister, Phlebology Registrar, Gold Coast• Dr Louis Loizou, Phlebologist, Melbourne• Dr Simon McRae, Haematologist, Adelaide• Dr Gabrielle McMullin, Vascular Surgeon, Phlebologist, Sydney• Professor Kenneth Myers, Vascular Surgeon, Phlebologist, Melbourne• Dr Abdullah Omari, Vascular Physician, Phlebologist, Sydney• Dr Kurosh Parsi, Dermatologist, Phlebologist, Sydney• Dr John Pereira, Interventional Radiologist, Sydney• Dr Paul Thibault, Phlebologist, Newcastle• Dr John Vassiliadis, Emergency Physician, Sydney• Professor Andre van Rij, Phlebologist, Vascular Surgeon, DunedinDIAGNOSTIC IMAGING WORKSHOPSTutors:• Ms Joanne Gadd, Vascular Sonographer, Sydney• Mr Neil Keller, Senior Vascular Sonographer, Sydney• Ms Annie Morgan, Senior Vascular Sonographer, Sydney• Ms Yana Parsi, Vascular Sonographer, SydneySurfers Paradise | Gold Coast5Australasian College of Phlebology | 12th Annual Scientific Meeting & Workshops

ABOUT THE ACPThe Australasian College of Phlebology (ACP) is a multispecialtyorganisation dedicated to promotion of phlebologyresearch, teaching and training in Australasia.Our membership includes medical practitioners and otherhealth professionals such as scientists and sonographersdedicated to education and research in the fi eld ofphlebology. Our members have a shared interest inphlebology, but represent a variety of medical specialties,including vascular surgery and medicine, dermatology,haematology, interventional radiology, general surgery,and family medicine.Since its inception in 1993, the ACP has been activein promoting education and research in phlebology andserves the general public as a resource regarding veindisorders. Public educational initiatives such as patienteducation seminars, GP education workshops and mediainterviews are undertaken by College Fellows on a regularbasis. Our mission is to improve the standards of practiceand patient care as it relates to venous disorders.The ACP is a member of the Union International Phlebologie(UIP), a multi-national organisation that has memberphlebology organisations from 35 countries from Europe,North America, Latin America, and Asia.Annual Scientifi c Meetings and Workshops of ACP wereinitiated in 1994. These meetings have been instrumentalin disseminating knowledge and experience amongspecialists from many medical disciplinesChancellorDep. ChancellorExecutive BoardPresidentVice PresidentHonorary SecretaryHonorary TreasurerOffi ce BearersRegional FacultiesNSW Faculty ChairmanQLD Faculty Interim ChairmanVIC Faculty Interim ChairmanCommittees & DivisionsProf. Kenneth A. MyersProf. Andre van RijDr Kurosh ParsiDr David JenkinsDr Louis LoizouDr Paul ThibaultDr John BarrettProf Lourens BesterDr Jacqui ChirgwinDr Mark ElvyDr Gabrielle McMullinDr David JenkinsDr Paul DinnenDr Stefania RobertsAMC Accreditation Taskforce Chair: Dr Kurosh ParsiBoard of Censors/Training Chair: Dr Kurosh ParsiContinuing ProfessionalDevelopmentChair: Dr Mark ElvyDiagnostic Imaging Taskforce Chair: Dr Gary FrydmanEthics and Professional Standards Chair: Dr Louis LoizouInformation Technology Chair: Dr Kurosh ParsiJournal Editorial Board Chief Editor: Dr Paul ThibaultNewsletter Editorial Board Editor: Dr Jacqui ChirgwinPublic AffairsChair: Dr Stefania RobertsPublic EducationChair: Dr Gay McMullinResearch and Scientifi c Chair: Prof. Ken MyersScientifi c MeetingsChair: Dr Kurosh ParsiStandardsChair: Dr John BarrettTrainingChair: Dr David JenkinsSurfer | Surfers Paradise | Gold Coast606-11 September 2008 | Crowne Plaza Surfers Paradise

PROGRAM AT A GLANCEThe academic program will cover many aspects of phlebology. Who should attend: vascular surgeons andphysicians, dermatologists, coagulation haematologists, interventional radiologists, sclerotherapists, generalpractitioners, sonographers, vascular biology and coagulation scientists, residents, fellows in training,medical students, nursing staff.07.0007.30Saturday06 SeptSunday07 SeptMonday08 SeptTuesday09 SeptBreakfast SessionWednesday10 SeptThursday11 Sept08.0008.3009.0009.3010.0010.3011.0011.3012.0012.3013.0013.3014.0014.3015.0015.3016.0016.30Basic Phlebology Courses - STREAM AAdvanced Phlebology Courses - STREAM BBasic Phlebology Courses - STREAM AAdvanced Phlebology Courses - STREAM BAnnualScientificMeetingAnnualScientificMeetingAnnualScientificMeetingVascular Anomalies SymposiumDiagnostic Imaging Sonography Workshops17.0017.3018.0018.3019.0019.3020.0020.3021.0021.3022.0022.30BarThrombusWelcomeCocktailFunctionBarThrombusConferringCeremony& Launch ofQueenslandFacultyConferenceDinner,CustomsHouse,BrisbaneSeptemberFest @BarThrombusBarThrombus23.007Australasian College of Phlebology | 12th Annual Scientific Meeting & Workshops

Saturday 06 SeptBasic and Advanced Phlebology CourseSat 06 Sept Basic Phlebology Course Advanced Phlebology CourseSTREAM ASTREAM BPhoenix Meeting RoomBasic Phlebology Certificate Course(Phlebology Part I)Registration RequiredAcacia Meeting RoomAdvanced Phlebology & Refresher Course(Phlebology Part II)Registration RequiredCHAIR: Dr David JenkinsCHAIR: Dr Paul Thibault0730 Registration Registration0800-08450845-0930Introduction toSclerotherapyDr David JenkinsPhlebologistPatient Assessment and CEAP ClassificationDr Louis LoizouPhlebologistEmbolisation WorkshopCoils, Alcohol, Glues, Particles, and MoreProf. Lourens BesterPhlebologist, Interventional RadiologistVenography, MRA, MRV and CT VenographyWhen ultrasound is not enough,what’s next and why?Dr John PereiraInterventional Radiologist0930-1000 Morning Tea - Phoenix Foyer Morning Tea - Boronia1000-1130Clinical and Duplex Anatomy ofLower Legs Venous SystemDr Mark ElvyPhlebologistCoagulation Workshop Part 1Basic Haemostasis and Haemostatic TestsDr Joanne JosephHaematologist1130-1200 Refresh Break Refresh BreakEmergencies in Phlebology Part 11200-1300Phoenix Meeting RoomAdvanced Life Support Update and Anaphylaxis ManagementDr John VassiliadisEmergency Physician1300-1400 Lunch - Gold Tower Poolside and Foyer1400-1530CW-Doppler Hands-On Concurrent WorkshopsWaratah Meeting Room1400-1420 OverviewDr Louis Loizou, Phlebologist1420-1530 Practical DemonstrationDr Louis Loizou, PhlebologistDr Mark Elvy, PhlebologistPelvic Congestion Syndrome and UltrasoundImaging of Ovarian VeinsAcacia Meeting RoomDr Gabrielle McMullinPhlebologist, Vascular SurgeonMr Neil KellerSenior Vascular Sonographer1530-1600 Afternoon Tea - Waratah Foyer Afternoon Tea - BoroniaBasics of Duplex UltrasoundLecture and Hands-on WorkshopCatheters, Guidewires, Glidewires and More:How I get Around the Bends1600-1730Waratah Meeting RoomAcacia Meeting RoomDr David JenkinsPhlebologistBarThrombusProf Lourens BesterPhlebologist, Interventional Radiologist1800-2000Happy Hour - enjoy a bloody Mary (or a German beer) andunwind while catching up with colleagues806-11 September 2008 | Crowne Plaza Surfers Paradise

Sunday 07 SeptBasic and Advanced Phlebology CourseSun 07 Sept Basic Phlebology Course Advanced Phlebology CourseSTREAM ASTREAM BPhoenix Meeting RoomBasic Phlebology Certificate Course(Phlebology Part I)Registration RequiredAcacia Meeting RoomAdvanced Phlebology & Refresher Course(Phlebology Part II)Registration RequiredCHAIR: Dr David JenkinsCHAIR: Dr Paul Thibault0730 Registration Registration0800-08450845-0930How to Set up aSclerotherapy PracticeDr Louis LoizouPhlebologistInformed Consent and Medicolegal IssuesDr Louis LoizouPhlebologistDr Chris LekichBarristerDermatology in PhlebologyDr Kurosh ParsiPhlebologist, Dermatologist0930-1000 Morning Tea - Phoenix Foyer Morning Tea - Boronia1000-1130Contraindications and Complicationsof SclerotherapyDr Paul ThibaultPhlebologistCoagulation Workshop Part 2Procoagulant Conditions and Interesting CasesDr Joanne JosephHaematologist1130-1200 Refresh Break Refresh BreakEmergencies in Phlebology Part 21200-1300Phoenix Meeting RoomTumescent and Local Anaesthesia and Treatment of ToxicityDr John VassiliadisEmergency Physician1300-1400 Lunch - Gold Tower Poolside and Foyer1400-1530Live Direct Vision Sclerotherapy WorkshopDr David JenkinsPhlebologistCompression WorkshopDr Gabrielle McMullinPhlebologist, Vascular Surgeon1530-1600 Afternoon Tea - Pheonix Foyer Afternoon Tea - BoroniaUltrasound Guided Sclerotherapy and EVLA Workshop1600-1730Phoenix Meeting RoomDr Kurosh ParsiPhlebologistLive Broadcast from the Procedure Room in BroadbeachWELCOME COCKTAILS1800-2100Gold Tower Poolside and FoyerRefreshments and Cocktails while relaxing with soft JazzBarThrombus - wet weather option9Australasian College of Phlebology | 12th Annual Scientific Meeting & Workshops

Monday 08 SeptScientific ProgramMonday 08 Sept - Scientific Program0800 RegistrationPLENARY SESSIONMorning SessionNorfolk Ballroom0805 Conference Welcome Dr Kurosh Parsi0805-0840 KEYNOTE ADDRESS - Treatment of recurrent varicose veins: the best treatment? P. Coleridge-Smith (UK)0840-1030FOAM SYMPOSIUM CHAIR Prof Ken Myers,Dr Paul Thibault0840-0900 European Consensus on foam sclerotherapy S. Guggenbichler (GER)0900-0920 Evidence-based analysis of the factors which infl uence efficacy and safety in foam sclerotherapy K. Myers (AUS)Polidocanol, Sodium Tetradecyl Sulphate and Placebo for Sclerotherapy of C1-Varicose Veins: E. Rabe (GER)0920-0940A Double-blind, Randomized, Controlled Clinical Trial (EASI-STUDY)0940-1000 Efficacy criteria by ultrasound in foam sclerotherapy - Results of the Tegernsee consensus conference S. Guggenbichler (GER)1000-1020 Variables affecting foam stability: Does it Matter? K. Myers (AUS)1020-1030 Panel Discussion1030-1100 Morning Tea Norfolk Foyer - Exhibition AreaCONTROVERSIES IN PHLEBOLOGY CHAIR Dr Kurosh Parsi,1100-1300PFOs, Bubbles, Headaches and Strokes - What’s the Evidence?Prof Ken MyersBubbles Reach the Right Heart during Foam Sclerotherapy of Truncal Veins despite Recommended K. Parsi (AUS)1100-1110Treatment Modifications1110-1130 Interactive Survey of the Audience K. Parsi (AUS)Expert Panel Debate - Panel Members have 10 minutes each to answer these questions:1. How many patients with stroke following foam sclerotherapy have you had (please give a P. Coleridge-Smith (UK)rough estimate of the percentage of patients you have treated?G. Frydman (AUS)2. How many patients with neurological symptoms after foam sclerotherapy have you had? S. Guggenbichler (GER)3. What sclerosing agent do you use to prepare your foam (agent, concentration, volume) and why? K. Myers (AUS)4. How do you prepare your foam( syringe type, gas, ratios, filters, stopcock, etc) and why? E. Rabe (GER)1130-12305. What volume of foam do you inject per injection site and why?6. How close to deep veins are you prepared to inject the foam and why?7. What is the average volume of foam that you inject per session and what is the largestvolume you have ever injected? Any adverse reactions from larger volumes?8. Do you routinely perform any manoeuvres to prevent foam from entering the deep venous system?9. When and how frequently do you follow-up (ultrasound and/or clinical) your patients oncethe treatment is finished?1230-1255 Open Forum: PFOs, Bubbles, Headaches and Strokes- What’s the Evidence?1255-1300 Closing Remarks and Wrap-Up Co-Chairs1300-1400 Lunch Norfolk Foyer - Exhibition AreaSurfers Paradise | Gold Coast1006-11 September 2008 | Crowne Plaza Surfers Paradise

Monday 08 SeptScientific ProgramMonday 08 Sept - Scientific ProgramPLENARY SESSIONAfternoon Session1400-1530Norfolk BallroomVTE SYMPOSIUM CHAIR Prof Andre van Rij,Dr Harry GibbsKEYNOTE LECTURE1400-1430Venous Thromboembolism: Guidelines for prophylaxis and managment in 2008H. Gibbs (AUS)1430-1500 There is more to a clot than meets the eye A. Omari (AUS)1500-1520 Unusual Thrombosis (axillary, portal vein and mesenteric VTE) H. Gibbs (AUS)1520-1530 Panel Discussion1530-1600 Afternoon Tea Norfolk Foyer - Exhibition AreaControversies in Phlebology CHAIR Dr Simon McRae,1600-1830Calf Vein Thrombosis- To Treat or To Ignore: What is the Evidence?Dr Kurosh ParsiINVITED LECTURE1600-1615Calf Vein Thrombosis: Review of the Literature and Common PracticesS. McRae (AUS)1615-1635 Interactive Survey of the Audience K. Parsi (AUS)1635-1805Expert Panel Debate - Panel Members have 12 minutes each to answer 12 questions: P. Coleridge-Smith (UK)1. How do you define calf vein thrombosis? Vascular Surgery &2. Do you use d-dimer +/- clinical prediction rule? If yes, to confirm the diagnosis or to exclude Phlebology Practicecalf vein thrombosis?3. Do you use ultrasound or venography to diagnose calf vein thrombosis, and how sensitive do H. Gibbs (AUS)you think ultrasound is in detecting calf vein thrombosis?Vascular Medicine4. When doing a calf vein thrombosis ultrasound studies, do you scan all deep veins or Practiceproximal deep veins only?5. What is your standard initial management of isolated calf vein thrombosis? J. Joseph (AUS)6. If you use anticoagulant therapy as routine initial treatment of isolated calf vein thombosis, Haematology Practicewhich anticoagulant do you use?7. Do you routinely repeat a venous ultrasound prior to ceasing anticoagulation therapy? J. Kingsley (USA)8. How long do you treat patients with isolated calf vein thrombosis with anticoagulants for? Vascular Surgery &A. Major provoking factor- surgery, major trauma, inpatient admission for serious illness Phlebology PracticeB. Minor provoking factor- prolonged travel, OCP, pregnancy, minor trauma.C. Unprovoked K. Myers (AUS)9. Do you routinely perform laboratory tests for thrombophilia in patients with calf vein DVT and Vascular Surgery &A. Major provoking factor Phlebology PracticeB. Minor provoking factorC. Unprovoked A. Omari (AUS)10. How long do you follow-up your patients and how do you do it Vascular Medicine(clinical/ultrasound/d-dimer/other)?Practice11. How common is deep vein incompetence post calf vein thrombosis?12. How common is chronic venous hypertension post calf vein thrombosis and E. Rabe (GER)is it important to treat?Phlebology Practice1805-1825 Open Forum & Panel Discussion1825-1830 Wrap-up & Closing Remarks Co-Chairs1800-2000BarThrombusHappy Hour - enjoy a bloody Mary (or a German beer) andunwind while catching up with colleagues11Australasian College of Phlebology | 12th Annual Scientific Meeting & Workshops

Tuesday 09 SeptScientific ProgramTuesday 09 Sept - Scientific ProgramBREAKFAST SESSION - Phlebology In Britain: The Post-Fegan Era - Phoenix Meeting Room ($55 per person)0700-0715 Breakfast - Menu: Typical British Breakfast including English Breakfast Tea (BYO Coffee!)0715-0815 Lecture - Professor Philip Coleridge Smith, United Kingdom CHAIR Dr Kurosh Parsi0800 RegistrationPLENARY SESSIONNorfolk BallroomEVLA CHAIR Prof Ken Myers,0830-1030Dr John Kingsley0830-0900 KEYNOTE LECTURE - An Update on EVLA J. Kingsley (USA)0900-0920 Endovenous laser therapy of great and small saphenous veins by a 1470nm Diode laser. Follow-up after 1 year U. Maurins (LATVIA)0920-0940 The efficacy and safety of 1320nm EVLA in the treatment of severe varicose vein disease P. Chapman Smith (NZ)1470 nm endovenous Laser, prospective randomized study comparing cold and warm tumescence F. Pannier (GER)0940-1000and 15 and 25 Watt1000-1025 Panel Discussion1025-1030 Closing Remarks and Wrap-Up Co-Chairs1030-1100 Morning Tea Norfolk Foyer - Exhibition Area1100-12301100-11051105-11251125-11451145-11551155-12051205-1215GERMAN SOCIETY OF PHLEBOLOGY & CHAIR Prof Eberhard Rabe,AUSTRALASIAN COLLEGE OF PHLEBOLOGY JOINT SESSIONProf Andre van RijWelcomeHistory of Phlebology in GermanyHistory of Phlebology in Australia and New ZealandDiagnostic Imaging Accreditation- Where are we heading?NSW Faculty Vein Schools and Journal Clubs - What do we do?Scope of Phlebology TrainingProf Andre van RijDeputy Chancellor, ACPE. Rabe (GER)President German Societyof PhlebologyP. Thibault (AUS)Founder, AustralasianCollege of PhlebologyG. Frydman (AUS),Subcommittee ChairD. Jenkins (AUS),NSW Faculty ChairmanK. Parsi (AUS)ACP President1215-1225 Open Forum: Phlebology as a Specialty in Europe, America and Australia1225-1230 Closing Remarks and Wrap-Up Co-Chairs1230-1330 Lunch Norfolk Foyer - Exhibition AreaAfternoon free1545 Conference members begin boarding for buses to Brisbane for Conferring Ceremony. Buses leave at 4pm sharp!1700-1800 Pre-Ceremony Cocktails1800-1900Conferring CEREMONY AND THE LAUNCH OF QUEENSLAND FACULTYCustoms House, University of Queensland, BrisbaneDress Code:College Academic Gowns for FellowsKen Myers OrationLaunch of Queensland FacultyCONFERENCE DINNER1900-2300Customs House, University of Queensland, BrisbaneDress Code:Black TieLive Music and Fine Food1206-11 September 2008 | Crowne Plaza Surfers Paradise

Wednesday 10 SeptScientific ProgramWednesday 10 Sept - Scientific Program0800 RegistrationPLENARY SESSIONNorfolk BallroomVENOUS DISEASE CHAIR Prof Ken Myers,0830-1030Dr Paul Dinnen0830-0900 KEYNOTE LECTURE - Restless Leg Syndrome - An Update J. Kingsley (USA)0900-0920 How to perform Endovenous Chemical Ablation of large veins - Step by step guide P. Coleridge-Smith (UK)0920-0940 Varicose Veins - to inject, fry or tie G. Frydman (AUS)0940-1000 How to judge the outcome of foam sclerotherapy and post-treatment care S. Guggenbichler (GER)Peri-venous “Tumescent” Compression following Ultrasound Guided Sclerotherapy to the Greater and Small1000-1020Saphenous Veins – an Update1020-1030 Panel Discussion1030-1100 Morning Tea Norfolk Foyer - Exhibition Area1100-11301100-11101110-11201120-1130 Panel DiscussionP. Thibault (AUS)JOURNAL UPDATES CHAIR Prof Andre van Rij,Prof Phillip Coleridge SmithEuropean Journal of Vascular and Endovascular SurgeryAustralian and New Zealand Journal of Phlebology and Phlebology (RSM) - New DevelopmentsP. Coleridge Smith (UK),Section EditorP. Thibault (AUS),EditorLYMPHOEDEMA CHAIR Prof BB Lee,1130-1300Dr Mark Elvy1130-1200 KEYNOTE LECTURE: Managment of Lymphoedema in 2008 Prof. BB Lee (USA)1200-1230INVITED BASIC SCIENCE LECTURE:Update on the nature of the capillary “barrier” to protein & fl uid effl ux, with implications for lymphoedemaMild Electrical Stimulation of the Lymph Collectors of the Lower Limbs with Bodyfl ow1230-1250Reduces Limb Size and Improves Subjective Indicators in Chronic Lymphoedema Patients - Final Trial Results1250-1300 Panel Discussion1300-1400 Lunch Norfolk Foyer - Exhibition AreaB. Gannon (AUS)A. Moseley (AUS)SUBMITTED ABSTRACTS: CHAIR Dr Paul Thibault1400-160012 minute presentations and 3 minutes for questions at the end of each presentation Dr David Jenkins1400-1415 ‘Beyond the fascia’- EVLA for gastrocnemius vein, extrafascial tributaries and arm venous malformations P. Chapman Smith (NZ)1415-1430 20-Year Evolution of Dermatological Vascular Laser Treatment P. Thibault (AUS)1430-1445 Foam Echosclerotherapy- My Personal Series G. Frydman (AUS)1445-1500 Nerve Blocks for EVLA M. Elvy (AUS)1500-1515 Unilateral Lower Limb Swelling Secondary to a Pelvic Soft Tissue Synovial Sarcoma S. Roberts (AUS)1515-1530 The Effect of Vibration on the Needle Dynamics of Sclerotherapy J. Marx (AUS)1530-1600 Afternoon Tea Norfolk Foyer - Exhibition AreaSeptemberFest @ BarThrombusSchnapps - German Beer - Dancing1800-2100Dress Code: Bavarian Fraulein, Volk Kostumeor Lederhosen or else!!Tickets: $5513Australasian College of Phlebology | 12th Annual Scientific Meeting & Workshops

Thursday 11 SeptVascular Anomalies Symposium andDiagnostic Imaging Sonography WorkshopsThurs 11 SeptVascular Anomalies SymposiumSTREAM ANorfolk BallroomVascular Anomalies SymposiumIncluded in Conference RegistrationProf Lourens Bester (AUS)Dr Sue Adams (AUS)Diagnostic Imaging SonographyWorkshopsSTREAM BPhoenix Meeting RoomDiagnostic Imaging Sonography WorkshopsRegistration RequiredSponsored by TOSHIBA & PHILLIPS0800 Registration Registration0800-0830KEYNOTE LECTURE:Vascular Anomalies in 2008: What do we know?Prof. BB Lee (USA)0830-1030 OVERVIEW OF VASCULAR ANOMALIES0830-09000900-09300930-1000IMAGING WORKSHOPS0800 Welcome Ms. Annie Morgan0800-0815 Presentation - Image Optimisation &Knobology0815-0850 Workshop - GE HealthcareBrief Classification of Vascular AnomaliesK. Parsi (AUS) 0850-0905 Presentation - Image Optimisation &Role of Ultrasound, Venography and MRin Making a DiagnosisJ. Pereira (AUS)How we manage vascular anomalies at SydneyChildren’s HospitalS. Adams (AUS)Knobology0905-0940 Workshop - TOSHIBA1000-1030 Panel Discussion1030-1100 Morning Tea: Norfolk Foyer - Exhibition Area0940-0955 Presentation - Image Optimisation &Knobology0955-1030 Workshop - PHILLIPS1100-1300 ARTERIOVENOUS MALFORMATIONS CONCURRENT WORKSHOPS1100-1130Classifications of AVMsBB Lee (USA)1100-1115 Venous Mapping Ms. Joanne Gadd1115-1130 Deep Vein Anatomy Ms. Annie Morgan1130-12001200-1230How I treat AVMsL. Bester (AUS)How I treat AVMsBB Lee (USA)1230-1300 Panel DiscussionVenous MappingWhat the PhlebologistNeeds to knowWorkshop1130-1300Ms. Joanne GaddDeep Vein AnatomyWorkshop1130-1300Ms. Annie Morgan1300-1400 Lunch: Norfolk Foyer - Exhibition Area1400-1530 VENOUS & LYMPHATIC MALFORMATIONS CONCURRENT WORKSHOPS1400-1420Classification and Treatment of VMsK. Parsi (AUS)1400-1415 Upper Limbs Venous Studies Ms. Yana Parsi1415-1430 Peripheral Arterial Studies Ms. Annie Morgan1420-14401440-1500Classification and Treatment of Lymphatic MalformationsBB Lee (USA)Fluoroscopic Ultrasound Guided Sclerotherapy(FUGS) of Venous MalformationsJ. Pereira (AUS)Upper LimbsVenous StudiesWorkshop1430-1530Peripheral Arterial Studiesincluding ABI measurementsWorkshop1430-15301500-1530 Panel DiscussionMs. Yana ParsiMs. Annie Morgan1530-1600 Afternoon Tea: Norfolk Foyer - Exhibition Area1600-1800 COMPLEX & COMBINED MALFORMATIONS CONCURRENT WORKSHOPS1600-1615 Venous Incompetence Studies Ms. Yana ParsiHaemolymphatic Malformations1600-1630BB Lee (USA)1615-1630 DVT Studies Ms. Joanne GaddProblems and Pitfalls1630-1700J. Pereira (AUS)How I manage complex malformations1700-1730L. Bester (AUS)1730-1800 Panel Discussion1800 Conference ClosesVenous IncompetenceStudiesWorkshops1630-1800Ms. Yana ParsiDVT StudiesWorkshops1630-1800Ms. Joanne Gadd1800-200014BarThrombusHappy Hour - enjoy a bloody Mary (or a German beer) and unwind while catching up with colleagues06-11 September 2008 | Crowne Plaza Surfers Paradise

Special Event:Breakfast SessionGuest Speaker: Dr Philip Coleridge Smith – Phlebologist, Vascular Surgeon“Phlebology in Britain: The Post-Fegan Era”Tuesday 09 September, The Phoenix Room, Crowne Plaza Surfers Paradise from 7:00am - 8:15amMenu: Typical British Breakfast including English Breakfast Tea (BYO Coffee!)FEE $55 per personSpecial Event:Time: 6PM , Wednesday 10th SeptemberLocation: BarThrombusDress Code: Bavarian Fraulein or LederhosenTickets: $5515Australasian College of Phlebology | 12th Annual Scientific Meeting & Workshops

ACP 2008: General InformationFOOD & BEVERAGECoffee BreaksCoffee breaks are included in the registration fee and will beserved in several locations, including the Exhibition Area, todelegates from Saturday, Sept 06, 2009 to Thursday, Sept 112008 during the session breaks.LunchLunch breaks are included in the registration fee and will beserved in several locations, including the Exhibition Area, todelegates from Saturday, Sept 06, 2009 to Thursday, Sept 112008 during the session breaks.LANGUAGEEnglish is the offi cial Congress language and no translationservices are offered.REGISTRATION & BADGESPlease go to the Congress website at www.phlebology.com.aufor online registration. The other option is to use the registrationform at the back of this announcement or to print the PDF fi le ofthe registration form off the website, and send the completedform to the Congress Secretariat either by fox or by mail. Allparticipants, including speakers and chairmen, must submit acompleted registration form.Name BadgesName badges must be visible and used at all times, anywhereat the Crowne Plaza Surfers Paradise for access to the meetingand offi cial social functions.RULESSmoking PolicyThe ACP 2008 Meeting is a non-smoking event. Participantsare kindly requested to refrain from smoking in the meetingvenue, including the Exhibition Area.Mobile PhonesDelegates are kindly requested to keep their mobile phonessilenced in the rooms where scientifi c and educational sessionsare being held, as well as during poster sessions.SPEAKER’S SETUP ROOMSpeakers are asked to bring their formatted PowerPointpresentations to the Speaker’s Preview Room at least two hoursbefore their session. Files from keydrives or CD-ROMs can betransferred to the Congress servers at that time. All conferencerooms contain state-of-the-art technical equipment.The Speakers’ Setup Room will be open as follows:Saturday Sept 06, 2008 7:30 AM - 7:00 PMSunday Sept 07, 2008 7:30 AM - 7:00 PMMonday Sept 08, 2008 7:30 AM - 7:00 PMTuesday Sept 09, 2008 7:30 AM - 7:00 PMWednesday Sept 10, 2008 7:30 AM - 7:00 PMThursday Sept 11, 2008 8:00 AM - 12:00 PMINTERNET CONNECTIONSThe Crowne Plaza Surfers Paradise has a business roomavailable with internet access.TRANSPORTATIONGold Coast Coach TransfersAll major private and public bus companies operate in and outof the Gold Coast. In addition, the Gold Coast Tourist Shuttle,operated by Surfside Buslines provides transfers between majorhotels, the Gold Coast Airport and major theme parks and touristattractions on the Coast.TaxiThe largest taxi company on the Gold Coast is Regent Taxis,operating between all the main areas on the Coast. For bookingsin Australia phone: 131 008.VISAAll travellers to Australia, other than Australian and NewZealand citizens, are legally required to hold a valid visa orelectronic travel authority (ETA). It is your responsibility to ensuredocumentation is correct and completed before you commenceyour journey. Delegates must register for the event before lodgingtheir visa/ETA application.Following your registration, you will receive an acknowledgementletter. This all you require from the event manager in order tomake your visa/ETA application. We recommend you applyfor your visa/ETA at least six weeks before you travel (earlierin some cases). For more information, contact your nearestAustralian Embassy/Consulate or view the Australian Departmentof Immigration website www.immi.gov.au/etaTOURIST TAX REFUND SCHEMEInternational travellers can claim back the GST (goods andservices tax) and WET (wine equalisation tax) they have paidon goods bought in Australia that they are taking with themwhen they leave the country. The tax can be claimed backat international airports and seaports under the Tourist RefundScheme (TRS) subject to conditions such as an $A300 minimumfrom one store.Details on the TRS are available at www.customs.gov.au underthe Travellers heading. Please note that this scheme is notapplicable to meeting registration fees or accommodation.TRAVEL INSURANCEThe Congress organisers recommend that delegates purchasetravel insurance including cover for non-refundable meetingregistration fees.ELECTRICITY240/250 volts AC 50HZ. Universal outlets for 110 volts(shavers only) are standard in hotels, apartments and motelsPAYMENTAll prices are in Australian dollars including 10% GST. All onlineregistration must be paid by credit card via the website. Pleasenote that debits to your credit card will appear as ConferenceMatters on your statement. If you complete a registration formmanually and pay via cheque, please note cheques or draftsmust be in Australian currency, drawn on an Australian bank andfree of all charges.1606-11 September 2008 | Crowne Plaza Surfers Paradise

ACCOMMODATIONCrowne Plaza Surfers Paradise | Gold Coast2807 Gold Coast Highway Surfers Paradise QLD 4217Crowne Plaza Surfers Paradise is a resort hotel set amongst lush tropical gardens. Theheart of Surfers Paradise, Broadbeach, surf beaches, Jupiter’s Casino and some of thebest shopping in Queensland are all within walking distance of the hotel.Gold TowerCrowne Plaza Gold Tower is located adjacent to Crowne Plaza Surfers Paradise. The newlyrefurbished Crowne Plaza Gold Tower offers premium hotel rooms and spacious self containedapartments including studio rooms in a resort style setting. Every room boasts a private furnishedbalcony with ocean views. The Studio rooms also offer kitchenettes and laundry facilities.LocationSituated 3 kilometres away from the city centre, the hotel is within the walking distance fromBroadbeach, surf beaches, Jupiter’s Casino and the shopping centres.RoomsOffering spectacular view of the Pacifi c Ocean, all the 378 guestrooms and are equipped witha host of modern amenities for a comfortable stay. Majority of rooms boast Pacifi c Ocean viewsand all have balconies.RestaurantOverlooking the pool and the tropical gardens, the Terrace Cafe and Bar serves deliciousbuffet breakfast and dinner. The Four Winds Restaurant serves sumptuous buffet of local seafoodand international delicacies. Providing an ideal setting to relax, the cosy bar offers a range ofdraught and bottled beers, wines and spirits.GeneralDuring leisure, you can workout in the state-of-the-art gymnasium, have a bracing dip in theswimming pool, re-energise your body in the jacuzzi, indulge in the game of tennis, pamperyourself at the sauna or avail the massage service.Accommodation Rates:Accommodation rates for the conference are as follows:Room 1 person 2 peopleMain Tower (Premium Room) $190 $210Gold Tower Deluxe King $230 $250Gold Tower Studio Apartment $290 $310Single (per room, includes breakfast for one person)Twin Share (two people, per room, includes breakfast for two people)Conference delegates have exclusive use of the Four Winds revolving Restaurant for all breakfasts during the conference.Accommodation Confirmation:Conference Matters has negotiated a reduced rate for conference delegates during the conference. All accommodation bookingmust be made through Conference Matters. Accommodation will not be processed unless accompanied by full payment.Change of booking:All changes to reservations must be made in writing to Conference Matters, not the Hotel.Refund:A refund will only be made if notifi cation of cancellation is received in writing 30 days prior to your reservation date.Check-in and check-out:Standard check-in time at hotel is 2.00 pm onwards. If a room is required prior to this time Conference Matters should be advisedas hotel may otherwise charge an additional fee. Delegates arriving after 6.00 pm should indicate the estimated time of arrival,as the hotel, if not notifi ed of a late arrival, may release the room to other guests. Check-out time is 10.00am. Any departureafter 10.00 am is subject to a charge.17Australasian College of Phlebology | 12th Annual Scientific Meeting & Workshops

PARTNER ACTIVITIESThe range of attractions and things to do on the Gold Coast is close to endless with something for everyone’s taste and budget. Fromtheme parks and adventure /adrenalin attractions to relaxing scenic pinics and discovery tours. The great thing is not all of thingsto do & attractions on the Gold Coast cost money as there is also an array of parks and walking tracks through amazingly beautifulNational parks that truely are priceless...The following activities are organised departures for conference delegates/partners/families. All tours are required to have aminimum of 10 participants before they are confi rmed. Book your interest and full refunds will apply if the minimum numbers do notparticipate (or alternative arrangements will be made).Dreamworld Surfing Lesson Currumbin Bird & Wildlife SanctuaryDATE DETAILS COSTSat 06 Sept AM Gold Coast Half Day Sight Seeing From $30 per personSun 07 Sept Byron Bay Full Day Tour $99 per personMon 08 Sept AM Theme Park Day (three park pass available) Dreamworld $85 per personMt Tamborine Wineries & Gallery Walk$95 per personEvening Australian Outback Spectacular $120 per personTues 09 Sept AM Harbour Town Outlet Shopping $30 per personTheme Park Day (three park pass available) SeaworldSurfi ng Lesson$85 per person$50 per personTues 09 Sept PM Palazzo Versace High-Tea From $50 per personWed 10 Sept AM Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary $75 per personTheme Park Day (three park pass available) Movieworld$85 per personWed 10 Sept PM Holden Performance Driving Centre Hot Laps From $150 per personEvening Aussie Night Safari® - including dinner $99 per personThurs 11 Sept AM Whale Watching $99 per personEvening Conrad Jupiter’s Dinner & Show Package $125 per personFri 12 Sept AM Hot Air Ballooning $310 per personAustralia Zoo & Sunshine Coast$130 per personSee the conference website for full details and itineraries for the above tours; www.phlebology.com.au1806-11 September 2008 | Crowne Plaza Surfers Paradise

REGISTRATION FEESAll registration fees are shown in Australian dollars and are inclusive of GST. Members of the German Society of Phlebology areeligible to register at Members’ Rates.BASIC & ADVANCED PHLEBOLOGY COURSESSat 06 - Sun 07 SeptEarly Bird RegistrationPrior to Fri 1st AugustRegular RegistrationFri 1st - Fri 29 AugustLate RegistrationOnsiteBasic Phlebology 2 day course $990 $1,100 $1,210Advanced Phlebology 2 day course $990 $1,100 $1,210Discount if registered for Conference -$220 -$220 -$220ANNUAL SCIENTIFIC MEETING (4-DAYS)Mon 08 Sept - Thurs 11 SeptEarly Bird RegistrationPrior to Fri 1st AugustRegular RegistrationFri 1st - Fri 29 AugustLate RegistrationOnsiteACP Fellows and Medical Members $1,320 $1,430 $1,540Non-member Medical $1,430 $1,540 $1,650ACP Affiliate Members (Sonographers,Nurses, Scientists, Student Members)Non-member Sonographer, Nurse Scientist, andMedical/ Sonography/ Nursing/ Science Student$770 $880 $990$880 $990 $1,100DAILY REGISTRATIONDaily RegistrationEarly Bird RegistrationPrior to Fri 1st AugustRegular RegistrationFri 1st - Fri 29 AugustLate RegistrationOnsiteACP Fellows and Medical Members $550 $660 $770Non-Members $660 $770 $880DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SONOGRAPHY WORKSHOPThurs 11 SeptEarly Bird RegistrationPrior to Fri 1st AugustRegular RegistrationFri 1st - Fri 29 AugustLate RegistrationOnsiteWorkshop Registration $550 $660 $770Discount if registered for Conference -$110 -$110 -$110ADDITIONAL REGISTRATIONSat 06 Sept - Thurs 11 SeptEarly Bird RegistrationPrior to Fri 1st AugustRegular RegistrationFri 1st - Fri 29 AugustLate RegistrationOnsiteInternational and Keynote Speakers Complimentary Complimentary ComplimentaryInvited Speakers & the local scientific facultyComplimentary Dayregistration for the day ofpresentation. Full fees forother days and sessions.Complimentary Dayregistration for the day ofpresentation. Full fees forother days and sessions.Complimentary Dayregistration for the day ofpresentation. Full fees forother days and sessions.Other Presenters Full fees as above Full fees as above Full fees as aboveREGISTRATION ENTITLEMENTSBasic Phlebology Course (Phlebology Part I)Entry to Introductory Course on Saturday 06 September and Sunday 07 September, morning and afternoontea, lunch, conference satchel and Cocktail function.Advanced Phlebology Course (Phlebology Part II)Entry to Advacned Course on Saturday 06 September and Sunday 07 September, morning and afternoontea, lunch, conference satchel and Cocktail function.Standard 4 day registration: Mon 08 September - Thursday 11 SeptemberEntry to all conference sessions, Cocktail Function, morning and afternoon teas, lunches, & conference satchel.Day registration:All conference sessions for one day, morning and afternoon tea, lunch, conference satchel and Cocktailfunction if attending Sunday 07 September.Affiliate registration:All conference sessions, morning and afternoon tea, lunch and Cocktail FunctionSpouses registration:All morning and afternoon teas, lunch and Cocktail Function. Non-medical spouses are welcome to attendthe conference sessions.REGISTRATION CONFIRMATIONAll delegates will receive written confi rmation of their conference registration once received and payment hasbeen processed. Registration will not be processed unless accompanied by full payment.CANCELLATION POLICYCancellations can only be received in writing, and incur a loss of 50% of registration fees up until Friday 15August 2008. Later cancellations forfeit registration fees paid. Any other refunds are at the discretion of theorganisers. Substitutions can be made. Please advise substitutions in writing. Substitutions are only valid whenconfi rmed by Conference Matters.PRIVACYThe contact information supplied on the registration form will be distributed to the attending industry sponsors.Please advise in writing if you do not wish to be included on this list.19Australasian College of Phlebology | 12th Annual Scientific Meeting & Workshops

GOLD SPONSORSILVER SPONSORSEXHIBITORSBooking Conditions1. Accommodation can be booked through Conference Matters (CM) at the group discount rates.Rooms are single/twin use. More than two people may incur extra bed charges. Space is limited androoms will be allocated as registrations are received.2. Dress is smart casual during the conference.3. CM is responsible for all monies paid which will be receipted.4. The academic programme may be altered by the conveners at any time.5. Cancellations can only be received in writing, and incur a loss of 50% of registration fees up until Friday15 August 2008. Later cancellations forfeit registration fees paid. Any other refunds are at the discretionof the organisers.6. CM will not be responsible for delays or non-provision of travel services as airlines or travel agents.The Australasian College of PhlebologyP.O. Box 549Bondi Junction NSW 1355 AustraliaOffice Address: Suite 1602, Level 16, 520 Oxford StreetBondi Junction NSW 2022 AustraliaTelephone: 1800 666 776 or +61 2 9386 1811Facsimile: +61 2 9386 1822Email: info@phlebology.com.auWeb address: www.phlebology.com.auABN: 48 390 641 608