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Should A Venogram Be Done For Varicose Veins?
What is a stent.I have varicose veins.It is all recent .I had ultrasound and a MRI there is moderate compression of the left iliac vein by the right common iliac artery..The vascular Dr wants me to have a venogram. What is a venogram and do I really need it.
Tue, 29 Jan 2019
Hello,
Venogram consists of injection of dye into the lower limb vessels to evaluate the patency and development of tributaries or collaterals after the stent.
It can be performed safely in hands of experts.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel,
General Surgeon
Venogram consists of injection of dye into the lower limb vessels to evaluate the patency and development of tributaries or collaterals after the stent.
It can be performed safely in hands of experts.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel,
General Surgeon
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