[The current diagnostic procedure in chronic pathology of the veins of the lower extremities]

Stepwise (out- and inpatient) examination forms the basis of diagnostic examination tactics in chronic abnormalities of the veins. Noninvasive ultrasonic methods of studying the venous system are preferred. With the gradual formation of groups of patients with an affection of the veins, invasive isotope and angiographic methods are supplemented. The authors emphasize that such examination of patients in stages raises the efficacy and the quality of diagnosis in individuals with chronic venous abnormalities.