The investigative algorithm is illustrated in Figure 1. Two hundred and ten cases were approached of whom 9 declined to participate. Of the remaining 201 subjects, 1 failed to complete the protocol.

Varicose veins (VVs) classically result from venous hypertension owing to incompetence of the major communications between the superficial and deep veins of the lower extremity. In a significant ...

6. Procedure and Externals Factors If the tourniquet is tightly wound, blood will be restricted to flow to the lower limb hence deflating veins. The tourniquet, if loosely wound may leak venous ...