title: The diagnostic approach to deep venous thrombosis. Which technique?
abstract: Current approaches to the diagnosis of deep venous thrombosis are presented in the context of the clinician's perspective. The historical evolution of these current studies, accuracy of various diagnostic imaging modalities, and extensive references dealing with clinical research in the area of deep venous thrombosis are included. Diagnostic algorithms for the management of patients with suspected deep venous thrombosis are suggested.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina, USA.
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Burke
authors.forename: H D
authors.initials: HD
authors.lastname: Sostman
authors.forename: B A
authors.initials: BA
authors.lastname: Carroll
authors.forename: L A
authors.initials: LA
authors.lastname: Witty
mesh_terms: D003952:Diagnostic Imaging; D006801:Humans; D010992:Plethysmography, Impedance; D011655:Pulmonary Embolism / Q000175:diagnosis*; D013924:Thrombophlebitis / Q000175:diagnosis*