Change: Moved by AndyC Feb 8 2010, 2:37 AM EST

Change: The first is with symptoms of calf-popliteal vein DVT. Most patients with acute DVT will initially develop symptoms of pain and swelling in the calf of one leg The symptoms tend to increase with ambulation and improve with rest. There may be associated increased warmth,   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 2141)

Change: Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a common medical condition with a wide range of manifestations that range from an asymptomatic state to a classic symptomatic DVT, with important sequelae of pulmonary embolism, chronic venous insufficiency, and postphlebitic syndrome. Clinical examination is insensitive, and objective tests are required for the diagnosis   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 1962)

Change: is the gold standard and should always be the imaging modality of choice, as there are no needles, no radiation no contrast and when performed by a Sonographer is a highly sensitive test. There may be limitations in visulalising the calf veins due to oedema and obesity. Indications Leg   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 1892)

Change: 3/453/4 inch butterfly needle2325 ml syringes1drawing up canula1swab1tape120 ml normal saline in 25 ml syringe2tourniquetRadiographic TechniquePreparationLeg venography can be performed 'blind' using serial exposures   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 1785)

Change:  Other superficial veins may bypass the saphenous veins to drain mor proximallly inot the gluteal veins or the vsins of the lower abdomen. The perforating veins penetrate through the deep fascia to connect the deep veins with the superficial veins. They are present from foot to groin. Lower extremity   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 1764)

Change: Locked by M.J.Fuller Jun 7 2009, 2:35 AM EDT for: no reason given

Change: 20 ml normal saline in 25 ml syringe2tourniquetTechniquePreparationLeg venography can be performed 'blind' using serial exposures on a 35 x 43 cm (17 x 14 inch)   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 1519)

Change: ImagesPathologyA vein containing thrombus will either appear as an occluded vein or may have a 'train track' appearance cause by the contrast running around the thrombussource: Mosby 2003 in www.elcamino.edu/faculty/mcolunga/RT%20255/Venography%20&%20Lymphography.pptThis venogram image demonstrates extensive DVT of the deep veinsAftercare   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 1448)

Change: The ankle torniquet must be tight for the initial imaging of the calf veins. The torniquet will occlude the superficial but not the deep veins.   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 1411)