Why the study?
Is isolated soleal vein thrombosis a significant source of symptomatic pulmonary embolism in patients with suspected calf DVT?
Population
29 patients (58 lower limbs) suspected of having deep vein thrombosis (DVT) distal to the popliteal vein
Design
Cohort
Authors
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May associate isolated soleal vein thrombosis with symptomatic PE; leaves open whether it warrants distinct management from other calf DVT.
Is isolated soleal vein thrombosis a significant source of symptomatic pulmonary embolism in patients with suspected calf DVT?
Isolated soleal vein thrombosis, particularly when larger than 7 mm in diameter, is a frequent and important source of symptomatic pulmonary embolism.
Ohgi et al. (1998) studied this question.
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