Key result
99mTc-sulfur colloid scintigraphy demonstrates ~84% accuracy for detecting DVT compared to contrast venography.
Why the study?
Does 99mTc-sulfur colloid scintigraphy accurately detect deep venous thrombosis compared to contrast venography in patients with suspected DVT?
Population
25 patients with suspected deep venous thrombosis
Comparison
99mTc-sulfur colloid scintigraphy via… vs Contrast venography
Design
Cross-sectional
Authors
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Supports noninvasive DVT detection in select settings; leaves open validation against modern standards in larger cohorts.
Observational (n=25)
Does 99mTc-sulfur colloid scintigraphy accurately detect deep venous thrombosis compared to contrast venography in patients with suspected DVT?
Effect estimate: 84% accuracy
99mTc-sulfur colloid scintigraphy is a relatively noninvasive and accurate method (84% accuracy) for identifying deep venous thrombosis.
Bardfeld et al. (1983) conducted an observational in suspected deep venous thrombosis (n=25). 99mTc-sulfur colloid scintigraphy vs. contrast venography was evaluated on detection of deep venous thrombosis (84% accuracy). 99mTc-sulfur colloid scintigraphy demonstrated an 84% accuracy rate for detecting deep venous thrombosis compared to contrast venography.
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