Accuracy of ultrasonography in deep vein thrombosis during pregnancy

Aim: To determine whether a negative complete single ultrasound (US) of the lower limbs veins is a safe and accurate diagnostic method to rule out deep venous thrombosis (DVT) in pregnancy. Material and method: We performed a prospective study on 112 consecutive pregnant women with clinical suspicion of DVT admitted in „Dr. D. Popescu“ Maternity, Timişoara, bethween 2004–2007. All cases were investigated by a complete color duplex ultrasound of the lower limbs veins. Those who were negative but with high clinical probability of DVT underwent MR venography, the rest with negative US findings did not received anti…