Perthes test

(for collateral circulation in patients with varicose veins) a bandage is applied just below the knee and the patient walks around with it on; varicose veins of the leg will become evacuated from continuous compression if there is sufficient collateral circulation in the deep veins. Called also tourniquet test.

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