[Diagnosis of deep venous thrombosis of the leg using color-coded duplex sonography].
One hundred and twenty-nine lower limbs in 103 patients with suspected deep leg vein or pelvic vein thrombosis were examined by colour-coded duplex sonography and the results compared with phlebography. The deep veins could be demonstrated from the popliteal to the distal external iliac vein and internal structure and blood-flow could be evaluated. The procedure can diagnose not only occluding thrombus, but also thrombus with surrounding blood flow and post-thrombotic changes. Fresh venous thromboses can be recognised with a sensitivity of 96% and a specificity of 97%. Colour-coded duplex sonography is a simple, rapid and reliable method in all patients with suspected deep vein thrombosis. Our experience suggests that it can replace phlebography for the above-mentioned venous territories and problems.
Fobbe
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Freie Universität Berlin, Klinikum Steglitz, Abt. für Röntgendiagnostik.
Koennecke
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el Bedewi
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Heidt
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Boese-Landgraf
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Wolf
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D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D003116:Color; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010690:Phlebography; D013924:Thrombophlebitis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D014463:Ultrasonography / Q000379:methods*
Diagnostik der tiefen Beinvenenthrombose mit der farbkodierten Duplexsonographie.