A Comparison of Real-Time Compression Ultrasonography with Impedance Plethysmography for the Diagnosis of Deep-Vein Thrombosis in Symptomatic Outpatients
Authors:
- Harry R. BullerHBHarry R. Buller
- Anthonie LensingALAnthonie Lensing
- Alexander TurpieATAlexander Turpie
- Louisa P. CollyLCLouisa P. Colly
- Jan Wouter Ten CateJCJan Wouter Ten Cate
Open Access
- 4 November 1993
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Massachusetts Medical Society in New England Journal of Medicine
- Vol. 329 (19) , 1365-1369
Abstract
Impedance plethysmography performed serially over a one-week period has been shown to be an effective diagnostic strategy for patients with clinically suspected acute deep-vein thrombosis. Compression ultrasonography has a high sensitivity and specificity for the detection of proximal-vein thrombosis. The clinical value of repeated ultrasonography in the management of symptomatic deep-vein thrombosis is unknown.Keywords
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