Ultrasound of limb veins.
Several imaging modalities are available for studying limb veins. Presently, the non-invasive duplex compression ultrasound and color Doppler imaging have replaced contrast venography as first-choice imaging modality in suspected deep vein thrombosis. This review discusses the current role of sonography and suggests a diagnostic strategy that minimises the need for contrast venography.
Mantoni
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Department of Radiology, Gentofte University Hospital, 2900 Hellerup, Denmark. mama@gentoftehosp.kbhamt.dk
D006801:Humans; D010690:Phlebography; D012680:Sensitivity and Specificity; D018615:Ultrasonography, Doppler, Color; D020246:Venous Thrombosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*