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Paget-Schroetter disease other diagnostic studies
Introduction
Overview
Overview
Contrast Venography as an invasive diagnostic tool that is usually used when non-invasive methods are indecisive or intervention is required.
Other Diagnostic Studies
Other Diagnostic Studies
Contrast Venography
- Historically contrast venography was considered as the gold standard for Paget-Schroetter disease.
- However, contrast venography is expensive and invasive method has been saved for patients with indecisive imaging findings or when intervention is required.[1]
- Venography is capable to be used as a diagnostic tool and a therapeutic intervention at the same time.[2]
- Catheter directed contrast venography can provide accurate anatomical details regarding vein and thrombus extension.
- Contrast venography is also capable of detecting collateral veins. Due to these features, catheter directed contrast venography is a definitive diagnostic tool to confirm the diagnosis.[3]
- Catheter directed contrast venography is an essential tool for thrombolytic therapy.[4]
- In patients with history of renal insufficiency or allergic reaction to contrast agents, carbon dioxide and gadolinium-based contrast agents are better tolerated.
References
References
- ↑ Hangge, Patrick; Rotellini-Coltvet, Lisa; Deipolyi, Amy R.; Albadawi, Hassan; Oklu, Rahmi (2017). “Paget-Schroetter syndrome: treatment of venous thrombosis and outcomes”. Cardiovascular Diagnosis and Therapy. 7 (S3): S285–S290. doi:10.21037/cdt.2017.08.15. ISSN 2223-3652.
- ↑ Illig, Karl A.; Doyle, Adam J. (2010). “A comprehensive review of Paget-Schroetter syndrome”. Journal of Vascular Surgery. 51 (6): 1538–1547. doi:10.1016/j.jvs.2009.12.022. ISSN 0741-5214.
- ↑ Thompson, Robert (2012). “Comprehensive Management of Subclavian Vein Effort Thrombosis”. Seminars in Interventional Radiology. 29 (01): 044–051. doi:10.1055/s-0032-1302451. ISSN 0739-9529.
- ↑ Thompson, Robert (2012). “Comprehensive Management of Subclavian Vein Effort Thrombosis”. Seminars in Interventional Radiology. 29 (01): 044–051. doi:10.1055/s-0032-1302451. ISSN 0739-9529.
- ↑ “A case of Paget-Schroetter syndrome (PSS) in a young judo tutor: a case report”.
- ↑ “A case of Paget-Schroetter syndrome (PSS) in a young judo tutor: a case report”.
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