[Imaging of the lower limb veins: when and how?]. / Quand et comment réaliser une imagerie des veines des membres?
J Radiol
; 85(6 Pt 2): 886-98, 2004 Jun.
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| ID: mdl-15243364
Evaluation for possible lower limb deep venous thrombosis (DVT) is a very frequently requested examination. In France, imaging diagnosis is essentially based on complete Doppler sonographic evaluation of both lower limbs. In patients with no co-morbid condition, the D-dimer assay is useful to exclude the possibility of DVT. A positive diagnosis of DVT is based on the lack of venous compressibility and abnormal Doppler signal. The diagnostic accuracy relies on adequate knowledge of vascular anatomy and sufficient training, especially at the calf level. For experienced sonographers, the accuracy is similar at the thigh and calf level. In patients with suspected pulmonary embolus, evaluation of the lower extremity veins is mandatory and frequently performed with CT immediately following CT pulmonary angiography. However, this examination has not been validated yet.
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Diagnóstico por Imagen
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Trombosis de la Vena
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Extremidad Inferior
Tipo de estudio:
Diagnostic_studies
Límite:
Humans
Idioma:
Fr
Revista:
J Radiol
Año:
2004
Tipo del documento:
Article
Pais de publicación:
Francia