[Ultrasonic diagnosis of post-thrombotic disease of the lower extremities]

On the basis of a rich experience and developed techniques of examination the authors claim that ultrasonic scanning is a highly informative and safe method for the diagnosis of postthrombotic disease of the lower limbs which yields all the necessary data on the condition of the deep main veins. With the introduction of this method into wide clinical practice the disease will be diagnosed in time, its stage and form determined, and the performance of phlebography, which is still necessary, will be less frequent.