Radiological assessment of varicose veins.
Most patients with straightforward varicose veins only require a careful clinical examination combined with Doppler ultrasound scanning. When varicose veins are secondary to past deep venous thrombosis, recur after treatment or are associated with congenital anomalies, radiology is useful for diagnosis and management.
Lea Thomas
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St Thomas' Hospital, London.
D003287:Contrast Media; D006801:Humans; D010690:Phlebography; D012008:Recurrence; D014648:Varicose Veins / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*
D003287:Contrast Media