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Michael P. D'Alessandro, M.D.
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Contrast:
None
Technique:
Transducer - 5 or 7 Mhz linear.
Views to Take:
Do the normal extremity first to establish a baseline. Start at the
groin taking transverse non compression and compression views all the
way down the lower extremity from the common femoral vein (CFV),
superficial femoral vein (SFV) to the popliteal vein (PV). Also get
transverse views without and with augmentation at the levels of the
CFV, SFV, and PV. Then obtain longitudinal views with spectral and
color doppler at the levels of the CFV, SFV, and PV. Then repeat the
entire examination on the abnormal side with the addition of
attempting to look as deep in the pelvis as you can in an attempt to
visualize the iliac veins and the inferior vena cava.
References:
See References Chapter.
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