Journal Article10.2214/AJR.13.11465
Duplex ultrasound evaluation of patients with chronic venous disease of the lower extremities.
TL;DR: The elements of performing a thorough venous ultrasound evaluation of the lower extremity in patients with manifestations of chronic venous disorder will be described, with the emphasis on the evaluation of superficial venous reflux.
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Abstract: OBJECTIVE. This article will describe the elements of performing a thorough venous ultrasound evaluation of the lower extremity in patients with manifestations of chronic venous disorder. The emphasis will be on the evaluation of superficial venous reflux. Only the specific aspects of the evaluation of the deep system pertaining to chronic venous disease will be discussed. CONCLUSION. Duplex ultrasound requires the examiner to solve a puzzle to explain the patient's clinical manifestations. Patients who have been treated with surgery, thermal ablation, or ultrasound-guided sclerotherapy will require duplex ultrasound after treatment to identify complications, gauge the extent of treatment success, and evaluate the cause for any recurrence.
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