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Current and future perspectives in imaging of venous thromboembolism
Author(s) -
Dronkers C. E. A.,
Klok F. A.,
Huisman M. V.
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
journal of thrombosis and haemostasis
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.947
H-Index - 178
eISSN - 1538-7836
pISSN - 1538-7933
DOI - 10.1111/jth.13403
Subject(s) - medicine , radiology , pulmonary embolism , magnetic resonance imaging , thrombus , venous thrombosis , venography , thrombosis , medical imaging , deep vein , venous thromboembolism , surgery
Summary Several thrombus imaging techniques for the diagnosis of venous thromboembolism ( VTE ) are available. The most prevalent forms of VTE are deep vein thrombosis of the lower extremities and pulmonary embolism. However, VTE may also occur at unusual sites such as deep veins of the upper extremity and the splanchnic and cerebral veins. Currently, the imaging techniques most widely used in clinical practice are compression ultrasonography and computed tomography (CT) pulmonary angiography. Moreover, single‐photon emission CT, CT venography, positron emission tomography, and different magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) techniques, including magnetic resonance direct thrombus imaging, have been evaluated in clinical studies. This review provides an overview of the technique, diagnostic accuracy and potential pitfalls of these established and emerging imaging modalities for the different sites of venous thromboembolism.