Schwatrz's test
| Schwartz's test | |
|---|---|
| Purpose | Diagnosis of varicose veins |
Schwartz's test is a clinical test used for confirming the diagnosis of long standing varicose veins.[1] The clinician exposes the lower limb. A tap is made on the lower part of the leg on the long saphenous varicose vein with one hand. If an impulse can be felt at the saphenous opening with the other hand, Schwartz's test is positive.[2] The impulse is felt at the saphenous opening because of the incompetence of the valves in the superficial venous system.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ Babu, Dayananda (2013-04-30). Clinical Surgery Pearls. JP Medical. ISBN 978-9350903964. Retrieved 10 May 2018.
- ^ Das, S (2016). A concise textbook of Surgery (9 ed.). New Delhi. p. 263.
{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link) - ^ Butie, A. (1995). Clinical Examination of Varicose Veins. Dermatologic Surgery, 21(1), 52-56.