The thermal imaging parameters in correlation with USG duplex parameters used in chronic venous disease of lower extremities diagnosis

The aim of this study was to demonstrate the possibilities of using the thermal imaging in lower extremities chronic venous disease (CVD) diagnosis and evaluation parameters like: the degree and range of reflux. The study was conducted on a group of patients with CVD and healthy subjects. Obtained results showed that thermal imaging may give not only qualitative but also quantitative parameters what was confirmed by statistical correlation (i. e. for isotherm Area vs reflux where correlation coefficient r = 0,46). Obtained results showed the possibilities for the use of thermal imaging in clinical diagnosis of lower extremities superficial veins disorders.