Methods: We retrospectively analyzed the results and indications of 2993 lower extremity venous duplex scans performed between July 1, 1992, and June 30, 1994, at our institution. The indication for the study and the results were prospectively recorded in a computerized data bank. The indications ...
We see such a wide variety of patients from having no visible veins at all to the very tortuous and raised veins covering much of the lower extremity. Both groups usually experience similar symptoms: heavy, throbbing, and fatiguing legs. In general, patients should undergo a preoperative lower...
Journal of Ultrasound in MedicineBaldt MM, Böhler K, Zontsich T, et al. Preoperative imaging of lower extremity varicose veins: Color-coded duplex sonography or venography? J Ultrasound Med 1996;15:143–154.Baldt MM, Bohler K, Zontsich T, Bankier AA, Breitenseher M, Sch- neider B,...
To compare with diagnostic capability of colour duplex flow imaging (CDFI) to ascending (AVG) and descending venography (DVG) in the preoperative assessment of varicose veins of the lower extremity.doi:10.1007/978-1-4471-3095-6_123M. Baldt...
Demographic data, indications, and results of the VD study were tabulated and analyzed. A positive study was defined as the presence of an acute thrombus in the iliac, femoral, or popliteal veins of the lower extremity. Clots detected in the infrapopliteal venous system were considered negative ...