The appearances of artefacts on lower limb phlebograms.
The various artefacts that may be encountered in phlebograms and which may be confused with thrombus are described. Methods of avoiding these pitfalls are discussed. the conclusions are based on over 2500 phlebograms carried out for suspected deep vein thrombosis.
D000388:Air; D003287:Contrast Media; D005189:False Positive Reactions; D005268:Femoral Vein / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006801:Humans; D007084:Iliac Vein / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D007866:Leg / Q000098:blood supply*; D010690:Phlebography; D011152:Popliteal Vein / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D013924:Thrombophlebitis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging
D003287:Contrast Media