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Quantitative duplex ultrasound assessment of superficial venous incompetence: A state-of-the-art review

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Superficial venous incompetence (SVI) is the most common manifestation of chronic venous disease and represents a significant global health burden. Ultrasound has long been the diagnostic modality of choice in the evaluation of SVI, offering excellent anatomical information of venous reflux. However, the most widely used and currently recommended ultrasound parameter, reflux time, has shown a limited correlation with clinical severity and should primarily be considered a qualitative measure used to determine the presence or absence of venous reflux. In this context, quantitative assessments of venous reflux may provide a more nuanced and clinically informative evaluation of the severity and character of SVI. This review aims to summarize and critically assess the current evidence, as well as existing knowledge gaps, concerning quantitative ultrasound-based evaluation of SVI.

Source: Vascular Medicine

DOI: 10.1177/1358863x261419731

Authors: Johan Skoog, Oskar Nelzén, Helene Zachrisson

Institution: Linköping University

Language: English

Topic: Diagnosis and Treatment of Venous Diseases

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $4,400