Clinical examination of varicose veins.
BACKGROUND
Little time is spent during medical school on evaluating varicose veins, although they are frequently seen in daily practice. The clinical exam is an important part of the workup.


OBJECTIVE
Clinical examination of patients with varicose veins is outlined. Special emphasis is given to the use of continuous wave Doppler ultrasound for the reflux diagnosis.


CONCLUSIONS
Treatment for varicose veins must be based on objective clinical and pathophysiological findings.
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Dermatology Associates of San Diego County, Inc., La Jolla, CA 92037, USA.
D006801:Humans; D008487:Medical History Taking; D010808:Physical Examination; D011152:Popliteal Vein / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D012501:Saphenous Vein / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D018608:Ultrasonography, Doppler; D014648:Varicose Veins / Q000175:diagnosis*