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KMID : 0980120030020010045
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Annals of Phlebology
2003 Volume.2 No. 1 p.45 ~ p.48
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The Role of Digital Photoplethysmography (VASOQUANT VQ-1000) for the Management of Varicose Vein
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Abstract
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Purpose: To determine the role of digital photoplethysmography (D-PPG) (VASOQUANT VQ-1000) in the management of varicose vein, in comparison to the ’gold standard’ of color duplex scan.
Method: We have tested refilling time (RT) and ejection volume (VO) with D-PPG in 30 patients (45 limbs) of varicose vein pre and postoperatively. We also did duplex scan in every patients for definite diagnosis.
Result: In all patients saphenous reflux was detected in duplex scan. The diagnostic sensitivity was 62% with RT (<21 seconds) and 31% with Vo (<3.0%). After curative surgery 86.6% (30/45) limbs showed improvement with RT and 73.3% (33/45) limbs improved with Vo.
Conclusion: RT is more valuable than Vo in our experience for follow up the results of varicose vein surgery. Automatized D-PPG is simple and easy to perform.
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