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How are veins of the foot assessed? ultrasound? venogram?
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Duplex Ultrasound: A common complaint are unsightly bulging foot veins. These may be normal veins or they may be varicose. A venous reflux duplex would be performed to look for a root cause of the bulging veins. These veins can be treated with excellent results using the techniques of phlebectomy and/or endvenous laser ablation if reflux is a contributing factor.
Answered 2/22/2015
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Foot veins: Foot veins are normal and increase in size when standing and decrease in size when lying. An ultrasound can be done to assess the foot veins and rarely is a venogram done any more. Usually however, foot veins are evaluated by physical exam since they are under the skin and can be easily examined. see a vein specialist if you have a vein issue.
Answered 9/30/2016
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