Deep-vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism - an assessment of the accuracy of clinical diagnosis.
One hundred patients presenting with suspected deep-vein thrombosis or pulmonary embolism are reported. The importance of ascending phlebography in the management of these patients is stressed. The clinical diagnosis of deep-vein thrombosis is shown to be inaccurate. Further experience with non-invasive diagnostic methods is essential.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010690:Phlebography; D011655:Pulmonary Embolism / Q000175:diagnosis*; D013223:Statistics as Topic; D013924:Thrombophlebitis / Q000175:diagnosis*