title: [Isotope methods in the radiological diagnosis of venous disease. II. Indications and accuracy (author's transl)].
abstract: Radiological diagnostic methods for the diagnosis of abnormalities of veins were discussed in the light of 1,683 contrast venograms and isotope examinations in 650 patients with acute and chronic diseases of veins. For patients with increased thrombotic risks, the 125 I-fibrinogen test is recommended as a sensitive and simple method. Where there are symptoms of venous thrombosis, radionuclide venography, together with other noninvasive methods, may be used for establishing whether there are indications for contrast venography. These may also provide evidence of previous pulmonary emboli. These methods should also be used where there is clinical suspicion of previous pulmonary emboli. Non-invasive isotope methods have proved to be sensitive techniques for preliminary examinations and for follow-up. Contrast venography is necessary if definitive treatment is planned.
mesh_terms: D000208:Acute Disease; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005340:Fibrinogen; D006801:Humans; D007457:Iodine Radioisotopes; D010690:Phlebography / Q000379:methods*; D011655:Pulmonary Embolism / Q000175:diagnosis; D011877:Radionuclide Imaging; D012306:Risk; D013927:Thrombosis / Q000175:diagnosis; D014680:Veins / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*
chemical_list: D007457:Iodine Radioisotopes; D005340:Fibrinogen
vernacular_title: Nuklearmedizinische Untersuchungsverfahren in der radiologischen Venendiagnostik. III. Indikationen und Stellenwert.