This commented video case describes the ultrasound criteria used for the diagnosis of an occlusion of the superficial femoral artery. Also, the ultrasound criteria used to attempt staging the age of the occlusion are discussed.
TAKE HOME MESSAGE: use echogenicity, presence of collaterals and clinical history to attempt staging an arterial occlusion.
Peripheral Doppler test: chronic occlusion of the superficial femoral artery | Ultrasound
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