Journal article
125-I-labeled fibrinogen scanning. Use in the diagnosis of venous thrombosis.
Abstract
Venous thrombosis is often asymptomatic in patients in whom major pulmonary embolism develops. When used expectantly, iodine 125-labeled fibrinogen scanning is a very sensitive method for detecting subclinical leg vein thrombi. Fibrinogen scanning is less useful for the diagnosis of established venous thrombosis, but is valuable for detecting extension of venographically diagnosed calf vein thrombosis. The technique is safe if fibrinogen is …
Authors
Hirsh J; Gallus AS
Journal
JAMA: The Journal of the American Medical Association, Vol. 233, No. 9, pp. 970–973
Publisher
American Medical Association (AMA)
Publication Date
September 1, 1975
DOI
10.1001/jama.233.9.970
ISSN
0098-7484