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[Imaging procedures in varicosities]

M Baldt1, M Korn, M Schoder

  • 1Ludwig-Boltzmann-Institut für radiologisch-physikalische, Tumordiagnostik, Universitätsklinik für Radiodiagnostik, Wien.

Der Radiologe
|September 1, 1993
PubMed
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Color-coded duplex sonography (CCDS) effectively diagnoses varicose veins before surgery, showing high accuracy for saphenous vein varicosis. However, ascending pressure phlebography (APP) remains crucial for complex cases like recurrent varicosis.

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Area of Science:

  • Vascular Surgery
  • Diagnostic Imaging
  • Phlebology

Background:

  • Venous stripping is a common surgical treatment for varicose veins.
  • Accurate preoperative diagnosis is essential for successful surgical outcomes.
  • Color-coded duplex sonography (CCDS) and ascending pressure phlebography (APP) are diagnostic modalities used in venous disease assessment.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare the diagnostic accuracy of CCDS and APP for venous stripping.
  • To evaluate the utility of CCDS in diagnosing various forms of venous insufficiency.
  • To determine the optimal role of each imaging technique in preoperative venous assessment.

Main Methods:

  • Prospective study involving 61 patients undergoing venous stripping.
  • Comparison of diagnostic findings between CCDS and APP.

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  • Assessment of accuracy in diagnosing long and short saphenous vein varicosis, recurrent varicosis, and other venous abnormalities.

    • Main Results:

    • CCDS demonstrated high accuracy for long saphenous vein varicosis (87%) and short saphenous vein varicosis (97%).
    • CCDS showed limitations in diagnosing recurrent varicosis, variant venous anatomy, and mild postthrombotic syndrome.
    • CCDS was found to be superior to APP in assessing venous reflux.

    Conclusions:

    • CCDS is a valuable tool for routine preoperative imaging before venous stripping.
    • APP is recommended for patients with ambiguous or inconclusive CCDS findings, such as recurrent varicosis or venous variants.
    • A combined approach utilizing both CCDS and APP may be necessary for comprehensive preoperative evaluation.