Chapter 86
Clinical Application of Objective Testing in Venous Insufficiency
John J. Bergan,
Warner P. Bundens,
John J. Bergan
Search for more papers by this authorWarner P. Bundens
Search for more papers by this authorJohn J. Bergan,
Warner P. Bundens,
John J. Bergan
Search for more papers by this authorWarner P. Bundens
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L. H. Hollier,
D. Eugene Strandness,
Jonathan B. Towne,
Keith Calligaro,
K. Craig Kent,
Gregory L. Moneta,
William H. Pearce,
John J. Ricotta,
Henry Haimovici,
Enrico Ascher
Search for more papers by this authorL. H. Hollier
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Search for more papers by this authorJonathan B. Towne
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Search for more papers by this authorGregory L. Moneta
Search for more papers by this authorWilliam H. Pearce
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Search for more papers by this authorFirst published: 01 January 2004
Summary
This chapter contains section titled:
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CEAP Classification
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Diagnostic Approach
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Duplex Assessment of Venous Reflux
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Reflux Examination Development
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Validation of Duplex Testing
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Duplex Determination of Patterns of Venous Reflux
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Valve Incompetence in Limbs With Venous Ulceration
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Correction of Deep Venous Reflux By Superficial Venous Stripping
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Proximal Reflux Affects Distal Deep Venous Function
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Hemodynamic Testing
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Conclusion
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Pathophysiology
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