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Transvaginal color Doppler in the detection of external iliac vein thrombosis in pregnancy
Author(s) -
Vine S. J.,
Pugh N. D.,
Pearson J. F.
Publication year - 1994
Publication title -
ultrasound in obstetrics and gynecology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 3.202
H-Index - 141
eISSN - 1469-0705
pISSN - 0960-7692
DOI - 10.1046/j.1469-0705.1994.04010076.x
Subject(s) - medicine , pregnancy , thrombus , color doppler , gestation , vein , thrombosis , radiology , uterus , external iliac vein , surgery , ultrasonography , genetics , biology
A case is described where transvaginal color Doppler was used to demonstrate upward external iliac vein extension of thrombus at 26 weeks' gestation. Normally, transabdominal color Doppler can visualize the iliac vessels, but in advanced pregnancy the uterus obstructs the view. This technique is useful in determining of there is a ‘high’ deep vein thrombosis in pregnancy, and may also prove useful in the obese patient. Copyright © 1994 International Society of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology