Role of Colour Doppler in Evaluation of Venous Abnormalities of Lower Limb: A Prospective Cross Sectional Study

Abstract

Background: Lower limb venous anomalies are a reasonably common source of morbidity. Colour Doppler Ultrasound has become the research of choice to confirm the diagnosis of lower limb venous illness, despite clinical diagnosis being the cornerstone. The role of Colour Doppler ultrasound in various venous diseases of the lower leg was investigated in this study, and the sonographic findings were correlated to surgical and clinical findings.

Methods: This study included 100 patients of all ages and genders who presented with clinically suspected entities affecting the venous system of the lower limb.

Results: In the age group of 21-40 years, our study revealed a clear male preponderance (65%), with an incidence of 41%.Isolated varicose veins were the most common, accounting for 58%, followed by isolated DVT (29%), varicose veins with thrombophlebitis (5%), DVT with thrombophlebitis (5%), DVT with varicose veins (2%), and hematoma (1%). (1 percent). The results were 100 percent accurate and corresponded with surgery.

Conclusions: Due to its high feasibility, accessibility, and cost effectiveness, Colour Doppler Ultrasound is unique. Its dynamism is also used by a variety of manoeuvres performed by patients, radiologists, and machine parameters to cause variations in blood flow in order to arrive at a precise diagnosis.