Venous Scanning

Indications: Chronic liver disease Surveillance post TIPS insertion Contraindications and limitations: Extreme abdominal girth Excessive abdominal gas Site trauma such as open wounds, drain or

Indications: Leg pain of questionable aetiology Tight, unilateral, swollen leg Heaviness in the leg, or painful leg Discolouration of the leg Painful, red lump which

Indications: Pre-operative for endovascular laser, radiofrequency (RF) or glue ablation, fistula formation, assessment for a suitable vein conduit for abdominal, peripheral (arms or legs) bypass

Indications: Obvious bulging, twisted veins below the skin, requiring treatment Appearance of spider veins (telangiectasia) in the affected leg, with or without pain, to rule

Indications: Arm pain of questionable aetiology Tight, unilateral, swollen arm Heaviness in the arm, or painful arm Discolouration of the arm Painful, red lump Surveillance

Indications: Arterial trauma post fractured clavicle Exercise related limb pain, Pain and paraesthesia in the hand, neck, shoulders or arms Arm fatigue which varies with

Indications for women: NOTE: Ovarian vein incompetence is unusual in nullipara women (a women who has never borne a child) however, if the below signs