PubMed · 9568199
The preoperative duplex examination.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Duplex evaluation of varicose veins has been described since 1986, but is still not used as routine examination prior to surgery. OBJECTIVE: To illustrate the importance of preoperative duplex varicose vein scan for the selection of operation and as a guide to surgery. METHODS: Illustration of varicose patterns and anatomical details provided by duplex but difficult or impossible to obtain by other means. CONCLUSION: Routine preoperative duplex evaluation is mandatory if varicose vein surgery is to be done on patients with accurate diagnosis.
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M Georgiev. 1998. The preoperative duplex examination.. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1524-4725.1998.tb04184.x
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