The Characteristics of the Thrombi of the Lower Limbs, as Detected by Ultrasonic Scanning, Do Not Predict Pulmonary Embolism

To evaluate whether pulmonary embolism (PE), as detected by perfusion lung scan, could be predicted by the ultrasonic (US) characteristics of the thrombi in patients with deep venous thrombosis (DVT) of the lower limbs. Ninety-three consecutive patients with DVT and no symptoms of lung involvement (...

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