Noninvasive examination of the venous system in the leg: presclerotherapy evaluation.
Sclerotherapy of varicose veins and telangiectasia should be preceded by a directed medical history and physical examination. Factors including the presence of significant venous disease should prompt a more extensive evaluation. Of the physical examination techniques and noninvasive technologies available, Doppler ultrasound provides the most pertinent information, but the potential uses of each method are described.
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Varicose Vein Clinic, Scripps Clinic and Research Foundation, La Jolla, California 92037.
D001458:Bandages; D006801:Humans; D007866:Leg / Q000098:blood supply; D010808:Physical Examination / Q000379:methods*; D010991:Plethysmography / Q000379:methods; D012307:Risk Factors; D012501:Saphenous Vein / Q000503:physiopathology; D012597:Sclerosing Solutions / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D013684:Telangiectasis / Q000628:therapy; D013924:Thrombophlebitis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology; D014111:Tourniquets; D014463:Ultrasonography / Q000379:methods; D014648:Varicose Veins / Q000150:complications / Q000628:therapy*; D014689:Venous Insufficiency / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis
D012597:Sclerosing Solutions