Comments on reason for conflicting results of venography.
Conflicting results of phlebography in the diagnosis of thrombosis in different investigations are discussed. The following factors may explain different results: phlebography is a subjective method, not based on measurable parameters; insufficient phlebographic technique may result in unsafe diagnosis; the selection of patient material may vary in different investigations; variations in thrombosis incidence may vary with the age of the patient and with the season; the incidence of thrombosis varies within the postoperative period.
Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Malmö General Hospital, Sweden.
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D016477:Artifacts; D003951:Diagnostic Errors; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008403:Mass Screening; D015588:Observer Variation; D010690:Phlebography / Q000379:methods; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D013924:Thrombophlebitis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000517:prevention & control