title: [Ultrasound examination for lower extremity deep vein thrombosis].
abstract: Surgery is known to be a major risk factor of vein thrombosis. Progression from lower extremity deep vein thrombosis (DVT) to pulmonary embolism can lead to catastrophic outcome, although the incidence ratio is low. The ability to rule in or rule out DVT is becoming essential for anesthesiologists. Non-invasive technique of ultrasonography is a sensitive and specific tool for the assessment of lower extremity DVT. This article introduces the basics and practical methods of ultrasound examination for lower extremity DVT.
authors.forename: Kosaku
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Toyota
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D007866:Leg / Q000098:blood supply; D014463:Ultrasonography / Q000379:methods; D020246:Venous Thrombosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*