Importance of ultrasound evaluation in the diagnosis of venous insufficiency: guidelines and techniques.

Journal Article (Journal Article;Review)

Recent advances in the treatment of venous insufficiency have led to an increased utilization of venous ultrasonography by practitioners. Knowing the fundamentals of anatomy and physiology are essential to be successful. This article reviews the common uses of ultrasonagraphy for the examination of the lower extremity venous system.

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Duke Authors

Cited Authors

  • Gillespie, D; Glass, C

Published Date

  • June 2010

Published In

Volume / Issue

  • 23 / 2

Start / End Page

  • 85 - 89

PubMed ID

  • 20685562

Electronic International Standard Serial Number (EISSN)

  • 1558-4518

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

  • 10.1053/j.semvascsurg.2010.02.001

Language

  • eng

Conference Location

  • United States