Summary
Perforating veins connect the superficial and deep venous system. In the diagnosis and treatment of varicosis, perforating veins are of high importance in search for the most proximal and most distal point of insufficiency. The examination of the perforating veins is a challenge in duplex sonography. The pathophysiological relevant significant incompetent perforating veins should be treated with surgical or minimal invasive methods.
Keywords
Perforating veins - varikosis - duplex ultrasound - venous insufficiency