Ann Phlebology.  2023 Dec;21(2):53-59. 10.37923/phle.2023.21.2.53.

Guideline Development - The 2023 Korean Society for Phlebology Clinical Practice Guidelines for the Ultrasonographic Evaluation of Varicose Veins of the Lower Extremities

• Kim TS
• Yun S
• Kim W
• Ohe H
• Lee SC
• Lee SH
• Yun SS

• KMID: 2549971
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.37923/phle.2023.21.2.53

Abstract

Varicose vein is a disease with a high prevalence that is commonly seen in everyday life. Accurate diagnosis using ultrasound is essential for venous diseases, but due to the nature of the disease and ultrasonographic techniques, there are a lot of intervention in subjective judgment. Therefore, it is necessary to establish clear standards for the diagnosis methods and standardize procedures of varicose veins. Recently, the diagnosis and treatment of venous diseases has increased rapidly, and the resulting social costs have become a problem. In celebration of its 20th anniversary, the Korean Society for Phlebology published this guideline, ‘The 2023 Korean Society for Phlebology clinical practice guidelines for the ultrasonographic evaluation of varicose veins of the lower extremities’ because it was determined that the establishment of accurate diagnostic standards using ultrasonography was urgently needed.

Keyword

Guideline; Diagnostic imaging; Diagnosis; Varicose veins; Ultrasonography