[Diagnosis of deep pelvic and leg vein thromboses by imaging procedures]

The gold standard for the diagnosis of deep venous thrombosis (pelvis and lower limb) is still phlebography--sometimes supplemented by DSA to clarify findings in the pelvic region. The indication for phlebography can, however, be markedly reduced by noninvasive procedures and restricted to the clarification of uncertain findings or the confirmation of the diagnosis for subsequent invasive therapy. Ultrasound techniques, particularly color-coded duplex sonography, presently appear to take priority among the noninvasive procedures.