title: [Plethysmography in phlebology].
abstract: A survey of the practical use of plethysmography for phlebological purposes is given. The most important applications for plethysmographic methods are: Screening for deep leg vein thrombosis with satisfactory accuracy in total proximal occlusions; estimation of capillary filtration rate (no clinical value); function of muscle pump, indication and control of therapy; quantitative arterial blood measurement; and determination of systolic blood pressure at the ankle level and in the toes. Today's most perfect method for practical use is strain gauge plethysmography.
mesh_terms: D001794:Blood Pressure; D006801:Humans; D007866:Leg / Q000098:blood supply; D010991:Plethysmography / Q000295:instrumentation; D012039:Regional Blood Flow; D013924:Thrombophlebitis / Q000175:diagnosis; D014680:Veins / Q000503:physiopathology*
vernacular_title: Plethysmographie in der Phlebologie.