Isotope profile investigations for the detection of venous thrombosis in the legs with the use of 131I-MAA.

Abstract

Twenty patients were tested with an isotope profile method for the detection of venous thrombosis in the leg. 131I-MAA was introduced into the dorsal vein of the foot. The results of the test agreed with the results of phlebography. The authors stress the simplicity and accuracy of the above method.