Compulsory Imaging Method for Diagnosis of Vascular Diseases: The Appropriate Use of Duplex Ultrasound for Venous Diseases

Abstract

Varicose veins and deep vein thrombosis (DVT) of lower limbs are very frequent disorders. Duplex ultrasound (DS) is necessary for diagnosis of the varicose veins, for guiding in surgical intervention and for assessment of postoperative follow-up. DS also enable to provide appropriate treatment for deep vein thrombosis by diagnostic imaging. We should check the spread of varicose veins, vein diameters, resources and course of reflux in varicose veins. For DVT a definite diagnosis should be made by measuring thrombus extent, property and shape, and the treatment should be started as early as possible. Vascular surgeons must learn the method of DS.