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Phleborheography in pregnancy.

S M Didolkar, C Koontz, P I Schimberg

    Obstetrics and Gynecology
    |March 1, 1983
    PubMed
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    Pregnancy does not affect phleborheography findings, enabling reliable deep venous thrombosis diagnosis in expectant mothers. This noninvasive method accurately assesses venous function throughout gestation and postpartum.

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    Area of Science:

    • Vascular Medicine
    • Obstetrics & Gynecology
    • Diagnostic Imaging

    Background:

    • Deep venous thrombosis (DVT) is a significant concern during pregnancy.
    • Phleborheography is a noninvasive technique used to assess venous function.
    • The impact of pregnancy on phleborheography findings was previously unclear.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the effect of pregnancy and the gravid uterus on phleborheographic measurements.
    • To determine if phleborheography can be reliably used for DVT diagnosis in pregnant patients.

    Main Methods:

    • Phleborheography was performed on 48 asymptomatic pregnant patients during the second/third trimester and postpartum.
    • Phleborheograms were compared to those of nonpregnant individuals with normal venograms.

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  • Patient positioning (lateral vs. supine) was considered for accuracy.

    • Main Results:

    • No significant differences were observed between phleborheograms of pregnant and nonpregnant groups.
    • Phleborheography results remained consistent across different stages of pregnancy and postpartum.
    • Venous wave amplitude and baseline tracings were not altered by pregnancy.

    Conclusions:

    • Phleborheography is unaffected by pregnancy and the gravid uterus.
    • The technique can be confidently employed for diagnosing DVT in pregnant women.
    • Lateral positioning is recommended for optimal phleborheography accuracy in this population.