Venous thromboembolic and bleeding complications among pregnant women with Klippel-Trenaunay syndrome.

Background: Klippel-Trenaunay syndrome (KTS) is a vascular malformation overgrowth syndrome characterized by capillary malformation, venous malformation, and limb overgrowth, with or without lymphatic malformation. Patients are at an increased risk of hemorrhage and venous thromboembolism (VTE). Consequently, women with this condition often are counseled to avoid pregnancy, but minimal data are available on the relationship between pregnancy, VTE, and bleeding risk.

Identifying barriers to follow-up eye care for children after failed vision screening in a primary care setting.

Purpose: To identify barriers to follow-up eye care in children who failed a visual acuity screening conducted by their primary care provider.

Methods: Children aged 3-14 years who failed a visual acuity screening were identified. A phone survey with the parent of every child was conducted 4 months after the screening.