CT Venography in Diagnosing Deep Vein Thrombosis Having Suspicion of patients with Pulmonary Embolism

Authors

  • M. Salman Rafique
  • Mahwish Jabeen
  • Sana Kundi
  • Shahjehan Alam
  • Abdullah Safi
  • Hadia Abid
  • Ummara S. Umer
  • Saima Rabbani

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.53350/pjmhs2216230

Keywords:

DVT, pulmonary embolism, CT pulmonary angiography, CT venography

Abstract

Aim: CT venography in diagnosing DVT in cases with suspicion of pulmonary embolism taking doppler USG as gold standard

Methodology: A cross sectional study was conducted in Radiology Department of a tertiary care Hospital. Forty cases with suspicion of pulmonary embolism were selected. CT venography from iliac to calf veins was done with CT pulmonary angiogram. Doppler USG was taken as gold standard.

Results: The overall sensitivity, specificity, positive & negative predictive values for CT venography were100%, 94.1%, 75%, and 100% respectively.

Conclusions: Sensitivity, specificity and negative predictive value of CT venography was significant in diagnosing DVT with strong suspicion of patients with pulmonary embolism.

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Rafique, M. S. ., Jabeen, M. ., Kundi, S. ., Alam, S. ., Safi, A. ., Abid, H. ., S. Umer, U. ., & Rabbani, S. . (2022). CT Venography in Diagnosing Deep Vein Thrombosis Having Suspicion of patients with Pulmonary Embolism. Pakistan Journal of Medical & Health Sciences, 16(02), 30. https://doi.org/10.53350/pjmhs2216230

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Vol. 16 No. 02 (2022): Pakistan Journal of Medical & Health Sciences

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