Test which is not done for varicose veins: March 2011
High-Yield Explanation
Ans. D: Adson test Varicose veins: Dilated, touous superficial veins that result from defective structure and function of the valves of the Saphenous veins, from intrinsic weakness of the vein wall or from high intra-luminal pressure Duplex imaging is gold standard Brodie trendlenburg test demonstrates sapheno-femoral incompetence Stripping if done leads to ecchymosis Scelrosant used: Ethanolamine oleate Cocket and Dodds operation is done (subfascial ligation)