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[What complementary examinations to demand in chronic venous insufficiency?]
F Becker1, M Menassa, F Gabrielle
1Service de Chirurgie Cardio-Vasculaire et d'Angiologie, CHR 21034 Dijon.
Phlebologie
|July 1, 1992
Summary
Diagnosing chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) relies primarily on clinical assessment. Non-invasive tests like Doppler ultrasound and duplex scanning help identify venous abnormalities, but a comprehensive calf venous pump function test is needed.
Area of Science:
- Vascular Medicine
- Diagnostic Imaging
Background:
- Chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) diagnosis is primarily clinical.
- Further investigations are needed to detail venous system abnormalities and severity.
Purpose of the Study:
- To outline diagnostic methods for chronic venous insufficiency.
- To evaluate the utility and limitations of various non-invasive and invasive diagnostic techniques.
Main Methods:
- Continuous wave Doppler ultrasound as a baseline test.
- Duplex scanning for popliteal and tibial vein reflux assessment.
- Other non-invasive techniques for severe CVI, with caution regarding methodology.
- Venography for specific cases requiring detailed anatomy or pre-surgical planning.
Main Results:
- Continuous wave Doppler ultrasound is the foundational diagnostic tool.
- Duplex scanning effectively evaluates venous reflux in specific leg veins.
- Current non-invasive methods may lack comprehensive calf venous pump function assessment.
- Venography provides detailed venous anatomy but is not the primary diagnostic standard for CVI.
Conclusions:
- Clinical diagnosis is paramount for CVI.
- A combination of non-invasive tests is valuable, but methodological standardization is crucial.
- Venography is reserved for complex cases and anatomical detail, not routine CVI investigation.