Simplified technique for the management of refractory varicose ulcers.
A technique of accurately visualizing incompetent perforating veins with the use of intraosseous venography following muscle stimulation is described. The procedure was employed in 55 patients with recurrent stasis ulcers who had had previous operations. Surgical management incorporating our venographic technique yielded extremely satisfactory results in this selected group.
D004558:Electric Stimulation; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009119:Muscle Contraction; D010690:Phlebography; D012008:Recurrence; D014647:Varicose Ulcer / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D014689:Venous Insufficiency / Q000150:complications