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Duplex ultrasound investigation of the veins in chronic venous disease of the lower limbs--UIP consensus document. Part II. Anatomy.
Cavezzi, A; Labropoulos, N; Partsch, H; Ricci, S; Caggiati, A; Myers, K; Nicolaides, A; Smith, P C.
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  • Cavezzi A; Vascular Unit, Clinic Stella Maris, S. Benedetto del Tronto, Italy. info@cavezzi.it
Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg ; 31(3): 288-99, 2006 Mar.
Article en En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-16230038
ABSTRACT

OBJECTIVES:

Duplex ultrasound investigation has become the reference standard in assessing the morphology and haemodynamics of the lower limb veins. The project described in this paper was an initiative of the Union Internationale de Phlébologie (UIP), The aim was to obtain a consensus of international experts on the methodology to be used for assessment of anatomy of superficial and perforating veins in the lower limb by ultrasound imaging.

DESIGN:

Consensus conference leading to a consensus document.

METHODS:

The authors performed a systematic review of the published literature on duplex anatomy of the superficial and perforating veins of the lower limbs; afterwards they invited a group of experts from a wide range of countries to participate in this project. Electronic submissions from the authors and the experts (text and images) were made available to all participants via the UIP website. The authors prepared a draft document for discussion at the UIP Chapter meeting held in San Diego, USA in August 2003. Following this meeting a revised manuscript was circulated to all participants and further comments were received by the authors and included in subsequent versions of the manuscript. Eventually, all participants agreed the final version of the paper.

RESULTS:

The experts have made detailed recommendations concerning the methods to be used for duplex ultrasound examination as well as the interpretation of images and measurements obtained. This document provides a detailed methodology for complete ultrasound assessment of the anatomy of the superficial and perforating veins in the lower limbs.

CONCLUSIONS:

The authors and a large group of experts have agreed a methodology for the investigation of the lower limbs venous system by duplex ultrasonography, with specific reference to the anatomy of the main superficial veins and perforators of the lower limbs in healthy and varicose subjects.
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Colección: 01-internacional Base de datos: MEDLINE Asunto principal: Venas / Enfermedades Vasculares Periféricas / Ultrasonografía Doppler Dúplex / Pierna Tipo de estudio: Guideline / Systematic_reviews Límite: Humans Idioma: En Revista: Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg Asunto de la revista: ANGIOLOGIA Año: 2006 Tipo del documento: Article País de afiliación: Italia
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Colección: 01-internacional Base de datos: MEDLINE Asunto principal: Venas / Enfermedades Vasculares Periféricas / Ultrasonografía Doppler Dúplex / Pierna Tipo de estudio: Guideline / Systematic_reviews Límite: Humans Idioma: En Revista: Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg Asunto de la revista: ANGIOLOGIA Año: 2006 Tipo del documento: Article País de afiliación: Italia