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Lishov D.E.

Boyko L.V.

Zolotukhin I.A.

Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University

Ilyukhin E.A.

Surgical clinic Medalp

Katorkin S.E.

Samara State Medical University

Berezko M.P.

I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University (Sechenov University)

Aydaev S.S.

Vinogradov R.A.

Research Institute — Ochapovsky Regional Clinical Hospital No.1;
Kuban State Medical University

Guzhkov O.N.

Yaroslavl State Medical University

Efremova O.I.

Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University

Ivanov E.V.

Tyumen State Medical University

Ivanov O.O.

Novokuznetsk State Institute for Advanced Training of Physicians — Branch of the Russian Medical Academy of Continuing Professional Education, Ministry of Health of Russia

Kurginyan Kh.M.

National Medical Research Center for Therapy and Preventive Medicine

Mazayshvili K.V.

Surgut State University

Mzhavanadze N.D.

Pavlov Ryazan State Medical University

Petrikov A.S.

Altai State Medical University;
Diagnostic Center of Altai Territory

Porembskaya O.Ya.

Mechnikov North-Western State Medical University;
Institute of Experimental Medicine

Seliverstov E.I.

Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University

Slavin D.A.

Kazan State Medical Academy — Branch Russian Medical Academy of Continuing Professional Education

Smirnov A.A.

National Medical Research Center for Therapy and Preventive Medicine

Suchkov I.A.

Ryazan State Medical University

Khodkevich M.B.

Tsaturyan A.B.

Chabbarov R.G.

«Omega Clinic» LLC

Shimanko A.I.

Evdokimov Moscow State University of Medicine and Dentistry

Shonov O.A.

Surgical clinic Medalp

Stoyko Yu.M.

N.I. Pirogov National Medical and Surgical Center

Kirienko A.I.

Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University

Duplex Ultrasound of Lower Limbs Venous System. Russian Phlebology Association Expert Panel Report

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Lishov D.E., Boyko L.V., Zolotukhin I.A., Ilyukhin E.A., Katorkin S.E., Berezko M.P., Aydaev S.S., Vinogradov R.A., Guzhkov O.N., Efremova O.I., Ivanov E.V., Ivanov O.O., Kurginyan Kh.M., Mazayshvili K.V., Mzhavanadze N.D., Petrikov A.S., Porembskaya O.Ya., Seliverstov E.I., Slavin D.A., Smirnov A.A., Suchkov I.A., Khodkevich M.B., Tsaturyan A.B., Chabbarov R.G., Shimanko A.I., Shonov O.A., Stoyko Yu.M., Kirienko A.I.

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Journal: Journal of Venous Disorders. 2021;15(4): 318‑340

DOI: 10.17116/flebo202115041318

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DUPLEX ULTRASOUND OF LOWER LIMBS VENOUS SYSTEM. RUSSIAN PHLEBOLOGY ASSOCIATION EXPERT PANEL REPORT
DUPLEX ULTRASOUND OF LOWER LIMBS VENOUS SYSTEM. RUSSIAN PHLEBOLOGY ASSOCIATION EXPERT PANEL REPORT

To cite this article:

Lishov DE, Boyko LV, Zolotukhin IA, et al. . Duplex Ultrasound of Lower Limbs Venous System. Russian Phlebology Association Expert Panel Report. Journal of Venous Disorders. 2021;15(4):318‑340. (In Russ.)
https://doi.org/10.17116/flebo202115041318

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Abstract:

Diplex ultrasound (DUS) is an imaging technique that is widely used in order to assess venous system conditions in healthy subjects and in patients with chronic venous disease, deep venous thrombosis and superficial thrombophlebitis. A thoroughly performed DUS is crucially important for precise diagnostics and treatment. DUS is widely accepted as mandatory in phlebology practice. These guidelines are drawn up by an expert group of the Russian Phlebological Association. The document systematizes data on the ultrasound anatomy of the veins of the lower extremities. It describes the main algorithms DUS as well as requirements for the configuration and settings of the ultrasound machine. The position of the patient during the study, ultrasound transducer placing, depending on the situation are presented. Criteria of pathologic venous reflux are described. Algorithms for DUS performing in different venous segments as well as in some clinical situations are presented. The document proposes example for conclusions based on the results of the ultrasound examination. Also, a lawyer’s report based on the results of the analysis of the regulatory documentation, and devoted to the justification of the use of DUS by phlebologists in their clinical practice, is presented. Guidelines are addressed to ultrasound diagnostics specialists, phlebologists, vascular specialists, general surgeons and others.

Keywords:

ultrasound venous system anatomy
deep veins
superficial veins
perforator veins
saphenous veins
nonsaphenous veins
venous reflux
venous ultrasound examination
duplex ultrasound
B-mode
color doppler
pulsed wave doppler

Authors:

Lishov D.E.

Boyko L.V.

Zolotukhin I.A.

Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University

Ilyukhin E.A.

Surgical clinic Medalp

Katorkin S.E.

Samara State Medical University

Berezko M.P.

I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University (Sechenov University)

Aydaev S.S.

Vinogradov R.A.

Research Institute — Ochapovsky Regional Clinical Hospital No.1;
Kuban State Medical University

Guzhkov O.N.

Yaroslavl State Medical University

Efremova O.I.

Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University

Ivanov E.V.

Tyumen State Medical University

Ivanov O.O.

Novokuznetsk State Institute for Advanced Training of Physicians — Branch of the Russian Medical Academy of Continuing Professional Education, Ministry of Health of Russia

Kurginyan Kh.M.

National Medical Research Center for Therapy and Preventive Medicine

Mazayshvili K.V.

Surgut State University

Mzhavanadze N.D.

Pavlov Ryazan State Medical University

Petrikov A.S.

Altai State Medical University;
Diagnostic Center of Altai Territory

Porembskaya O.Ya.

Mechnikov North-Western State Medical University;
Institute of Experimental Medicine

Seliverstov E.I.

Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University

Slavin D.A.

Kazan State Medical Academy — Branch Russian Medical Academy of Continuing Professional Education

Smirnov A.A.

National Medical Research Center for Therapy and Preventive Medicine

Suchkov I.A.

Ryazan State Medical University

Khodkevich M.B.

Tsaturyan A.B.

Chabbarov R.G.

«Omega Clinic» LLC

Shimanko A.I.

Evdokimov Moscow State University of Medicine and Dentistry

Shonov O.A.

Surgical clinic Medalp

Stoyko Yu.M.

N.I. Pirogov National Medical and Surgical Center

Kirienko A.I.

Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University

Received:

10.10.2021

Accepted:

15.10.2021

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