[Ultrasound diagnosis of venous thrombosis of the leg].
B-mode-compression sonography is the method of choice in detection of deep venous thrombosis of the lower extremity after surgery or immobilisation: It is readily available, repeatable at any time, and is the least stressing for the patient. Color-coded duplex compliments b-mode compression in selected cases, and is method of choice in follow-up exams to evaluate recanalisation. I.v.-phlebography has lost its importance and is only indicated in rare situations. Other picture-rendering methods couldn't be shown to be superior and hence did not find their way to clinical routine.
Simanowski
J H
JH
Klinik für Thorax-, Herz-, Gefäss- und Allgemeinchirurgie, Medizinische Hochschule, Podbielskistrasse 390, 30659 Hannover. Simajh@aol.com
D001783:Blood Flow Velocity / Q000502:physiology; D006801:Humans; D007866:Leg / Q000098:blood supply; D010690:Phlebography; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D012680:Sensitivity and Specificity; D018615:Ultrasonography, Doppler, Color; D014680:Veins / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D020246:Venous Thrombosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000209:etiology