A step-by-step guide to assessing the deep and superficial venous systems for the presence of valvular insufficiency. Using a variety of clinical tools, a sonographer will test multiple segments of the vessels in the lower extremity to identify or rule out venous incompetence. To better assist the provider with a treatment plan, the sonographer is tasked with describing the anatomy and functionality of the superficial venous system.

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Duplex Ultrasound of the Lower Limb: Superficial Venous System

  • Ryan T. Brooks,
  • Anahita Dua

摘要

A step-by-step guide to assessing the deep and superficial venous systems for the presence of valvular insufficiency. Using a variety of clinical tools, a sonographer will test multiple segments of the vessels in the lower extremity to identify or rule out venous incompetence. To better assist the provider with a treatment plan, the sonographer is tasked with describing the anatomy and functionality of the superficial venous system.