External valvuloplasty technique in deep venous valve insufficiency of thelower limbs

Objective To evaluate the therapeutic effects of external valvuloplasty tec hnique in deep venous valve insufficiency of the lower limbs. Methods External valvuloplasty of the femoral vein valve was performed in 3 0 patients(41 limbs) with deep venous valve insufficiency of the lower limb s. The patients ranged in age from 16 to 69 years ((x) over bar +/- s, 50.8 +/- 9.2). External valvuloplasty of the first pair of superficial femoral vein valve was carried out in all limbs. External valvuloplasty of the seco nd pair of superficial femoral vein valve was added in 7 limbs and valvulop lasty of the common femoral vein valve in 16 limbs. Results Venous claudification, swelling, aching disappeared in 78.0% limbs (32), obvious improvement was seen in 22.0% (9), and varicosis disappeared in all limbs. Ulcer healing was observed in 80% (8/10) limbs. Deep venous v alve sufficiency was shown in 90.2% limbs, and reflux I degrees - II degree s in 4 by color Doppler. Conclusion External valvuloplasty is an effective method to treat deep veno us valve insufficiency of the lower limbs.