Peripheral Venous Examination

Duplex Imaging and Physiological Testing (Doppler) of the Deep & Superficial Venous System

Lower Extremities

• Deep Venous System

• Common Femoral Vein*
• Superficial Femoral Vein
• Proximal Deep Profunda Vein
• Popliteal Vein*
• Posterior Tibial Veins*
• Peroneal Veins
• Deep Muscular Calf Veins

• Superficial Venous System

• Greater Saphenous Vein
• Lesser Saphenous Vein
• Varicosities

• Communicator/Perforator Veins (When Indicated)

Baker's cyst are identified in routine venous duplex examination of the lower extremities.
Iliac study is performed when specified by physician.

 

Upper Extremities

• Deep Venous System

• Internal Jugular Vein*
• Subclavian Vein*
• Axillary Vein
• Brachial Vein
• Radial Vein
• Ulnar Vein

• Superficial Venous System

• Basilic Vein
• Cephalic Vein

* Indicates physiologic testing (Doppler) completed within these vessels for patency and/or valvular dysfunction.

Typically accepted diagnostic reasons for testing include, but are not limited to:

• Deep Vein Thrombosis
• Superficial Vein Thrombosis
• Pre-OP Vein Mapping
• Pain w/ Pressure
• Chest Pain
• Dyspnea
• Edema
• Ulceration
• Cellulitis

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