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Practical value of phlebography

M R Lewis, W A Dale

    Southern Medical Journal
    |January 1, 1980
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Phlebography is a reliable diagnostic tool for acute thrombophlebitis and postphlebitic syndrome. This safe examination aids in pre-operative mapping for varicose vein surgery and differentiating leg swelling causes.

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    Area of Science:

    • Vascular imaging
    • Diagnostic radiology

    Background:

    • Acute thrombophlebitis and postphlebitic syndrome present diagnostic challenges.
    • Accurate differentiation of leg swelling is crucial for effective treatment.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the diagnostic utility and safety of phlebography.
    • To assess phlebography's role in pre-operative planning for varicose vein surgery.
    • To determine phlebography's effectiveness in distinguishing postphlebitic leg swelling from lymphedema.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of 200 consecutive phlebograms.
    • Standardized phlebography technique utilized.

    Main Results:

    • Phlebography definitively diagnosed or ruled out acute thrombophlebitis.

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  • No mortality or pulmonary embolism observed in 200 cases.
  • Minimal patient morbidity reported.
  • Phlebography proved useful for pre-operative varicose vein mapping.
  • Effective in differentiating postphlebitic swelling from lymphedema.

    • Conclusions:

    • Phlebography is a safe and effective diagnostic tool when performed with a standardized technique.
    • It is invaluable for diagnosing thrombophlebitis, pre-operative planning, and differential diagnosis of leg swelling.