External support valvuloplasty in the treatment of chronic deep vein incompetence of the legs.

Abstract

In severely symptomatic deep vein incompetence of the legs external support valvuloplasty is effective, especially in primary DVI. In secondary DVI the competence of the reconstructions was 78% and the symptoms disappeared in 52%. This means that external valvuloplasty is indicated even in post-thrombotic patients.