Abstract
We studied whether noncontrast 3DCTV taken by 128-row MDCT could be a first line diagnostic imaging in varicose vein consultation. 1348 patients 2696 limbs were taken noncontrast 3DCTV from September 2009 to August 2013, we examined usefulness of noncontrast 3DCTV from the point of guessing venous function, description of incompetent perforating vein, relationship with deep vein abnormality and strategy of surgery. There was positive correlation between dilatation of great saphenous vein and Venous Filling Index. Identification rate of incompetent perforating vein on noncontrast 3DCTV was 86.7%. Noncontrast 3DCTV let us understand whole aspect of varicose vein sterically and objectively, which was useful on determing surgical method. Evaluation by using Duplex scan was necessary depending on the situation, noncontrast 3DCTV could be a first line diagnostic imaging on varicose vein consultaion.
