Quantifying saphenous recirculation in patients with primary lower extremity venous reflux.

Journal: Journal of vascular surgery. Venous and lymphatic disorders
Published Date: Nov 24, 2015

Abstract

BACKGROUND: The great saphenous vein (GSV) in patients with superficial venous insufficiency might act as a beneficial conduit for antegrade venous drainage and also as a harmful conduit for promotion of reflux and/or recirculation and subsequent skin changes. The aim of this study was to measure the antegrade and retrograde GSV volume displacements during calf compression and release maneuvers. This was used to quantify harm over benefit with a recirculation index (RCI).

Authors

  • Christopher R Lattimer
    Josef Pflug Vascular Laboratory, Department of Vascular Surgery, Ealing Hospital, Middlesex, United Kingdom; Department of Surgery and Cancer, Imperial College, London, United Kingdom; Department of Vascular Surgery, Northwick Park Hospital, Middlesex, United Kingdom. Electronic address: c.lattimer09@imperial.ac.uk.
  • Mustapha Azzam
    Josef Pflug Vascular Laboratory, Department of Vascular Surgery, Ealing Hospital, Middlesex, United Kingdom.
  • Evi Kalodiki
    Josef Pflug Vascular Laboratory, Department of Vascular Surgery, Ealing Hospital, Middlesex, United Kingdom; Department of Surgery and Cancer, Imperial College, London, United Kingdom; Department of Vascular Surgery, Northwick Park Hospital, Middlesex, United Kingdom.
  • George Geroulakos
    Josef Pflug Vascular Laboratory, Department of Vascular Surgery, Ealing Hospital, Middlesex, United Kingdom; Department of Surgery and Cancer, Imperial College, London, United Kingdom; Department of Vascular Surgery, Northwick Park Hospital, Middlesex, United Kingdom.

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