Ultrasonography in the diagnosis of deep venous thrombosis.
The use of ultrasonography to detect thrombi in the lower extremities has recently become popular.  In this article the principles of the ultrasound examination are reviewed, and the strengths and weaknesses of the technique are discussed.
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Tulane University, New Orleans, LA 70119.
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D002983:Clinical Competence; D006801:Humans; D012680:Sensitivity and Specificity; D013924:Thrombophlebitis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D014463:Ultrasonography / Q000379:methods