Incompetent perforating veins of the foot

Abstract

The perforating veins (P.V.s) of the foot have been known among phlebologists. However, thus far, few reports have been published regarding this subject. Fortytwo cases of P.V.s of the foot are presented. Their prevelant anatomical location was recognized. Diagnostic method and criteria were investigated by various technologies. It was established that Doppler-Ultrasound (D.U.) with proper isolation technique for local perforating veins is the diagnostic method of choice over Color

Reflux in foot veins is associated with venous toe and forefoot ulceration

“…8 Furthermore, perforating vein incompetence can exist at the foot level as well. Although normal perforators do allow flow from deep to superficial veins to occur, [9][10][11] large perforating vein incompetence has been described at the level of the inter-metatarsal perforating veins in the foot, 12 and this has been associated with ulceration on the dorsum of the foot.…”