Sonography of the upper extremity and jugular veins.
Color Doppler sonography is a useful technique for rapid, noninvasive evaluation of venous disease in the upper extremity. It has been used successfully to evaluate thrombosis related to indwelling central catheters. In addition, Doppler sonography shows promise for monitoring thrombolytic therapy after "effort thrombosis" and detecting intermittent venous compression related to thoracic outlet syndrome.
Longley
D G
DG
Department of Radiology, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis 55455.
Finlay
D E
DE
Letourneau
J G
JG
D001132:Arm / Q000098:blood supply*; D002405:Catheterization, Central Venous / Q000009:adverse effects; D006801:Humans; D007601:Jugular Veins / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D009333:Neck / Q000098:blood supply; D013901:Thoracic Outlet Syndrome / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D013927:Thrombosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000209:etiology; D014465:Ultrasonics; D014463:Ultrasonography / Q000379:methods*