value of ultrasonography in DVT during pregnancy

ABSTRACT

32 pregnant patients with symptoms suggestive of D.V.T. were studied. Diagnosis was confirmed in 15 of these patients by the use of B-mode compression ultrasonography. Follow up revealed additional 2 patients with D.V.T. B-mode compression ultrasonography assisted by Doppler ultrasonography were used in this work. Venography was excluded because its known hazards to pregnant subjects. Involvement of the left limb was more common than the right [9/5], both sides were affected in 3 patients. Iliofemoral thrombosis was found in 10 patients while calf thrombosis existed in 7. Two patients were recurrent and pulmonary embolism complicated one case. The sensitivity and specificity of this B-mode compression ultrasonography in diagnosis of both iliofemoral and calf thrombosis were 15/17 [88.2%], 15/15 [100%] respectively