title: Physiological considerations in imaging of lower extremity venous thrombosis.
abstract: Lower extremity venous thrombosis is a major clinical problem because of its potential for pulmonary embolism and local vascular compromise. We present an anatomical and physiological overview followed by a review of current diagnostic methods and their underlying rationale.
authors.affiliation: Ambulatory Care Service, V.A. Medical Center, Hampton, VA 23667.
authors.forename: T K
authors.initials: TK
authors.lastname: Chaudhuri
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Fink
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Farpour
mesh_terms: D003952:Diagnostic Imaging; D006801:Humans; D007866:Leg / Q000098:blood supply*; D013924:Thrombophlebitis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000503:physiopathology