[External valvuloplasty for deep venous valve insufficiency of legs].

OBJECTIVE

To study and evaluate the therapeutic effects of external valvuloplasty for deep venous valve insufficiency of the legs.

METHODS

External valvuloplasty of the femoral vein valve was performed in 26 patients (37 legs) with deep venous valve insufficiency of the legs. Among them, 12 were male and 14 were female. These patients ranged in age from 16 to 69 years (x +/- s, 50.8 +/- 10.0). External valvuloplasty of the first pair of the superficial femoral vein valve was carried out in all the legs. External valvuloplasty of the second pair of the superficial femoral vein valve was added in 7 legs and valvuloplasty of the common femoral vein valve in 6 legs.

RESULTS

Venous claudication, swelling, aching disappeared in 81.1% patients (30/37), obviously improved in 18.9% (7/37) and varicose veins disappeared in all legs. Ulcer healing was seen in 7/9 patients. Deep venous valve sufficiency was demonstrated in 89.2% patients (33/37), and reflux I degrees - II degrees in 4 legs by color Doppler.

CONCLUSIONS

External valvuloplasty is effective in treating deep venous valve insufficiency of the legs.