Associations between flow in paratibial perforating veins and great saphenous vein patterns of reflux

Associations between flow in paratibial perforating veins and great saphenous vein patterns of reflux

Perforating veins contribute to chronic venous valvular insufficiency (CVVI, subset of CVI) of lower extremities (LE). We investigated the role of medial, proximal calf paratibial perforating veins (PTPV). Women with PTPV reflux, diameter ≥3 mm, or tortuosity were selected among 2199 LE mappings. Du...

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Main Authors: Carlos Alberto Engelhorn, Ana Luiza Dias Valiente Engelhorn, Sergio Xavier Salles-Cunha, Nicolle Amboni Schio, Giovanna Golin Guarinello, Bruna Orlandoski Erbano
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PAGEPress Publications 2015-06-01
Series:Veins and Lymphatics
Subjects:
Venous valvular insufficiency
duplex-Doppler ultrasound
great saphenous vein
paratibial perforating vein.
Online Access:http://www.pagepressjournals.org/index.php/vl/article/view/4703

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