Abstract
Duplex ultrasound is an important tool in the assessment and management of patients with varicose veins. Over the past two decades several minimally-invasive therapeutic options have become available for the treatment of these patients. Consequently, the ultrasonographic assessment and the parameters to consider have changed accordingly. Ultrasound parameters, such as the diameter of superficial incompetent veins or their depth from the skin surface amongst others, have become of paramount importance for planning a tailored either operative or non-operative treatment. However, in daily practice there is a wide variety of ultrasound parameters described in the report. This variety can be explained by several factors, such as the background of the healthcare professional performing the exam or the available treatments as per the local national healthcare service guidelines or insurance reimbursement plans. The standardisation of the reporting of the ultrasound findings in patients with varicose veins will improve communication between healthcare professionals and the management of these patients.
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