Venous emptying from the calf. Methodologic report and effect of intermittent pneumatic compression.
In 17 patients undergoing surgery for varicose veins of the leg, the elimination rate of 99Tcm-macroaggregated albumin from the calf of the contralateral leg was studied. The leg had no discernible varicosities. This substance has not previously been used in such a context. Its theoretical advantages are discussed. A mathematical method for interpreting the elimination rate is presented. Two modes of intermittent calf compression--a slow and a fast pattern--were compared, and also control group without compression. The elimination rate of the radioisotope was slower with compression than without. Possible interpretations and implications of this observation are discussed.
D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007866:Leg / Q000098:blood supply*; D008297:Male; D008433:Mathematics; D008954:Models, Biological; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000517:prevention & control; D012709:Serum Albumin; D013667:Technetium; D013668:Technetium Tc 99m Aggregated Albumin; D013924:Thrombophlebitis / Q000517:prevention & control*; D014111:Tourniquets; D014648:Varicose Veins / Q000503:physiopathology* / Q000601:surgery
D012709:Serum Albumin; D013668:Technetium Tc 99m Aggregated Albumin; D013667:Technetium