Doppler ultrasound of the veins

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THE DOPPLER ULTRASOUND OF THE VEINS

- Principles of functioning
- Concrete achievement
- Results
- Indications

INDICATIONS

The main indications for the implementation of a Doppler ultrasound of the veins are as follows:

- Research of a phlebitis;

- Research of a venous insufficiency and varicose veins;

- Analysis of the quality of the veins before their removal.

File last reviewed on dec 18, 2011

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