Abstract:Background: Duplex ultrasound is the first line of investigation for patients seeking treatment for varicose veins disease. In Australia, chronic venous insufficiency ultrasound examinations (CVI-US) are primarily performed by sonographers. The use of clinical guidelines facilitates the practice of ultrasound, and more importantly, provides an assurance to the integrity and quality of the examinations. Our aim is to assess the quality of currently available guidelines and provide recommendations for choosing t… Show more
“…The prevalence of symptomatic venous disease in countries of ethnic diversity similar to New Zealand and Australia is reported to range from 6.8% to 39% 7 . An audit conducted in a Chinese wound healing department reported prevalence of VLU as 9.4% 8 .…”
For referencing Haesler E et al. International stakeholder survey to inform the development of a Pan-Pacific clinical guideline on venous leg ulcer prevention and management.
“…The prevalence of symptomatic venous disease in countries of ethnic diversity similar to New Zealand and Australia is reported to range from 6.8% to 39% 7 . An audit conducted in a Chinese wound healing department reported prevalence of VLU as 9.4% 8 .…”
For referencing Haesler E et al. International stakeholder survey to inform the development of a Pan-Pacific clinical guideline on venous leg ulcer prevention and management.
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