Ultrasound examination for lower extremity deep vein thrombosis
Toyota, K.
Masui. Japanese Journal of Anesthesiology 63(9): 975-981
2014
ISSN/ISBN: 0021-4892 PMID: 25255659 Document Number: 673691
Surgery is known to be a major risk factor of vein thrombosis. Progression from lower extremity deep vein thrombosis (DVT) to pulmonary embolism can lead to catastrophic outcome, although the incidence ratio is low. The ability to rule in or rule out DVT is becoming essential for anesthesiologists. Non-invasive technique of ultrasonography is a sensitive and specific tool for the assessment of lower extremity DVT. This article introduces the basics and practical methods of ultrasound examination for lower extremity DVT.