Venous Reflux Disease Flashcards
1
Q
what causes venous reflux disease?
A
incompetent valves
2
Q
causes
A
idiopathic
post-DVT
raised venous pressure
3
Q
presentation
A
leg swelling
aching
burning
cosmetic appearance - can cause varicose veins
4
Q
diagnosis
A
venous duplex USS
venography
5
Q
conservative management
A
compression
injection sclerotherapy
6
Q
when can surgery be done?
A
if deep incompetent excluded
