[Imaging representation of peripheral veins]. / Bildgebende Darstellung peripherer Venen.
Internist (Berl)
; 58(8): 796-804, 2017 Aug.
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ABSTRACT
Several techniques are available for imaging of the venous system of the legs and pelvic region. In cases of suspected deep leg vein thrombosis Bmode compression ultrasound is applied. Its accuracy is sufficient to either confirm or exclude the diagnosis with certainty. For examination of the iliac veins, however, flow information has to be added by pulsed wave (PW) Doppler or color Doppler sonography. In cases of suspected arm vein thrombosis, ultrasound is also the method of choice. The more proximal or the central parts of the venous system, i. e. brachiocephalic veins or the superior and inferior vena cava can be visualized by cross-sectional imaging procedures. Computed tomography (CT) angiography accurately shows the vessel lumen and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) provides more details of the surrounding soft tissue. The use of classical contrast medium phlebography is nowadays restricted to interventions on proximal or central parts of the venous system. In addition, venous imaging is required in the field of chronic venous insufficiency. For both differential diagnostics and choice of treatment options, e. g. for varicose veins, the mainstay is venous ultrasound.
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Pelvis
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Brazo
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Venas
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Trombosis de la Vena
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Vena Ilíaca
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Pierna
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Diagnostic_studies
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Humans
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Internist (Berl)
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2017
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Article