Duplex Ultrasound of Superficial Leg Veins

This book describes in detail the use of duplex ultrasound for exploration of the superficial veins and their pathology. It has a practical orientation, presenting numerous clinical situations and explaining how to identify the different sources of reflux, specially in the groin. The investigation o...

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Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Other Authors: Mendoza, Erika (Editor), Lattimer, Christopher R. (Editor), Morrison, Nick (Editor)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Berlin, Heidelberg : Springer Berlin Heidelberg : Imprint: Springer, 2014.
Edition:1st ed. 2014.
Subjects:
Ultrasonics.
Blood-vessels-Surgery.
Blood-vessels-Diseases.
Vascular Surgery.
Angiology.
Online Access:Texto Completo
Table of Contents:
  • The Ultrasound Scanner
  • Anatomy of the superficial veins. Pathophysiology of the superficial venous system
  • Ultrasound based classifications of varicose veins.- Duplex Ultrasound examination of superficial leg veins.- Flow provocation manoeuvres for the diagnosis of venous disease using duplex ultrasound
  • Examination of the great saphenous vein
  • Examination of the small saphenous vein
  • Perforating veins
  • Tributaries
  • Superficial vein thrombosis
  • Ultrasound in varicose vein treatment
  • Ultrasound after venous intervention
  • Deep leg veins
  • Examination of superficial veins in the presence of deep venous disease
  • Differential diagnosis of leg oedemas of venous and lymphatic origin
  • Incidental findings during a venous examination of the leg.

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