Ultrasound Elastography to Assess Age of Deep Vein Thrombosis: A Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT:

Background and aims

Deep-vein thrombosis (DVT) is a widely diffused condition, and its accurate staging has major clinical and therapeutic implications. Ultrasound elastography (UE) is a rapidly evolving imaging technique that allows quantification of elastic tissue properties and could play a crucial role in determining thrombus age. The aim of this review is to find clinical evidence regarding the application of UE in the evaluation of DVT and its usefulness in differentiating thrombosis age.

Methods

A literature search of clinical studies was performed to identify the ability of UE of discriminate acute, subacute, and chronic DVT. Heterogeneity and publication bias were calculated. In accordance with the study protocol, a qualitative analysis of the evidence was planned.

SUBMITTER: Santini P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10296923 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature