Correlation between imaging characteristics of deep venous thrombosis at computed tomography venography and acute pulmonary embolism.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Lower extremity deep venous thrombosis (LEDVT) is a common disease, which can lead to pulmonary embolism (PE), a potentially life-threatening complication. Computed tomography venography (CTV) has become an effective method to diagnose LEDVT. However, the correlation between CTV characteristics and the risk of PE remains inadequately understood. Therefore, the aim of this study was to explore the relationship between the imaging characteristics of LEDVT observed through CTV and the risk and involvement degree of PE.

Methods

We retrospectively included 130 patients, with 70 in the LEDVT without PE group and 60 in the LEDVT with PE group. We compared the clinical features of patients and CTV characteristics of thrombus proximal end between the two groups, and then d

SUBMITTER: Zhang Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12514653 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature