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  • Title: [Diagnosis of deep venous thrombosis of the leg using color-coded duplex sonography].
    Author: Fobbe F, Koennecke HC, el Bedewi M, Heidt P, Boese-Landgraf J, Wolf KJ.
    Journal: Rofo; 1989 Nov; 151(5):569-73. PubMed ID: 2554410.
    Abstract:
    One hundred and twenty-nine lower limbs in 103 patients with suspected deep leg vein or pelvic vein thrombosis were examined by colour-coded duplex sonography and the results compared with phlebography. The deep veins could be demonstrated from the popliteal to the distal external iliac vein and internal structure and blood-flow could be evaluated. The procedure can diagnose not only occluding thrombus, but also thrombus with surrounding blood flow and post-thrombotic changes. Fresh venous thromboses can be recognised with a sensitivity of 96% and a specificity of 97%. Colour-coded duplex sonography is a simple, rapid and reliable method in all patients with suspected deep vein thrombosis. Our experience suggests that it can replace phlebography for the above-mentioned venous territories and problems.
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