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[Diagnostic value and significance of photoplethysmography in venous insufficiency].
Phlebologie. 1989 Jul-Oct; 42(3):503-18.P

Abstract

In this study, including 62 patients, or 104 lower extremities, the author demonstrates first, with the chi-2 test, that the method based on Photoplethysmography has a good diagnostic value (sensitivity: 92%, specificity: 88%). Then, with the Student t-test, he demonstrates that the advantage of Photoplethysmography in venous insufficiency is to differentiate easily normal subjects from subjects affected with valve insufficiency, and to establish the differential diagnosis between superficial valvular insufficiency and deep valvular insufficiency. On the contrary, in analyzing the discrepancies between clinical examination and the results of Photoplethysmography, he demonstrates that the diagnosis obtained with Photoplethysmography is limited in the presence of edema, isolated varicose veins, Phlebitis and arterial disease, or during an ineffective compression of the reflux of the superficial venous system. Finally, the author suggests an approach in patients with chronic venous insufficiency, based on clinical examination, Doppler examination and Photoplethysmography.

Authors+Show Affiliations

Garcia-Serrano A
C.H.U. Rangueil, Toulouse.
Elefterion A
No affiliation info available
Ginestet MC
No affiliation info available
Boccalon H
No affiliation info available

MeSH

AgedAged, 80 and overAnimalsCatsFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedPhysical ExaminationPlethysmographySensitivity and SpecificityUltraviolet RaysVenous Insufficiency

Pub Type(s)

Comparative Study
English Abstract
Journal Article

Language

fre

PubMed ID

2696985

Citation

Garcia-Serrano, A, et al. "[Diagnostic Value and Significance of Photoplethysmography in Venous Insufficiency]." Phlebologie, vol. 42, no. 3, 1989, pp. 503-18.
Garcia-Serrano A, Elefterion A, Ginestet MC, et al. [Diagnostic value and significance of photoplethysmography in venous insufficiency]. Phlebologie. 1989;42(3):503-18.
Garcia-Serrano, A., Elefterion, A., Ginestet, M. C., & Boccalon, H. (1989). [Diagnostic value and significance of photoplethysmography in venous insufficiency]. Phlebologie, 42(3), 503-18.
Garcia-Serrano A, et al. [Diagnostic Value and Significance of Photoplethysmography in Venous Insufficiency]. Phlebologie. 1989 Jul-Oct;42(3):503-18. PubMed PMID: 2696985.
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