Color Doppler ultrasonography in deep vein thrombosis of the legs: A comparison with contrast venography
Journal
Journal of Medical Ultrasound
Journal Volume
4
Journal Issue
2
Pages
85-88
Date Issued
1996
Author(s)
Abstract
Background: Symptomatic deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a life-threatening disease. Recently, color Doppler ultrasonography (CDU) has been used as a substitution for contrast venography (CV) in diagnosing DVT because of its convenience and safety. In this study, the findings of CDU are compared to those of CV in symptomatic DVT patients. Materials and Methods: Twenty-one legs of 21 patients with symptomatic lower limb DVT, having received CDU and CV concomitantly, were included in this study. CDU was assessed on the proximal femoropopliteal (proximal) and the distal calf (distal) veins. The detection rate of CDU was estimated by comparing its findings to those of CV. Results: Of 21 legs studied, DVT was found by both CV and CDU in 17. Based on CV as a standard, the detection rate using CDU was 100% and 75% in proximal and distal DVT, respectively. Conclusion: For detection of lower limb DVT, CDU is reliable. The value of CDU in DVT screening is stressed for its convenience and safety.
Subjects
color Doppler ultrasonography; contrast venography; deep vein thrombosis
SDGs
Other Subjects
adult; aged; article; clinical article; color ultrasound flowmetry; deep vein thrombosis; female; human; leg thrombosis; male; phlebography
Type
journal article