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Thromb Haemost 1974; 31(02): 273-278
DOI: 10.1055/s-0038-1649161
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Critical Evaluation of Impedance Phlebography for the Diagnosis of Deep Vein Thrombosis

Kenneth K Wu
1   Thrombosis Research Laboratories, Departments of Medicine and Surgery, University of Iowa, College of Medicine, Iowa City, Iowa, U.S.A.
,
John C Hoak
1   Thrombosis Research Laboratories, Departments of Medicine and Surgery, University of Iowa, College of Medicine, Iowa City, Iowa, U.S.A.
,
Robert W Barnes
1   Thrombosis Research Laboratories, Departments of Medicine and Surgery, University of Iowa, College of Medicine, Iowa City, Iowa, U.S.A.
,
Stuart L Frankel
1   Thrombosis Research Laboratories, Departments of Medicine and Surgery, University of Iowa, College of Medicine, Iowa City, Iowa, U.S.A.
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Received 24 September 1973

Accepted 22 January 1974

Publication Date:
29 June 2018 (online)

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Summary

In order to evaluate its daily variability and reliability, impedance phlebography was performed daily or on alternate days on 61 patients with deep vein thrombosis, of whom 47 also had 125I-fibrinogen uptake tests and 22 had radiographic venography. The results showed that impedance phlebography was highly variable and poorly reliable. False positive results were noted in 8 limbs (18%) and false negative results in 3 limbs (7%). Despite its being simple, rapid and noninvasive, its clinical usefulness is doubtful when performed according to the original method.

 

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