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When doing a doppler upper left extremities looking for dvt would a small acquired av fistula show up on that test. or more detailed test on flow?

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Dr. Creighton Wright answered

Specializes in surgery

Probably: The flow in the a /v fistula is usually visible even with small size And small dilation of venous side

Dr Anyanwu and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 11/27/2017

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A member asked:

When doing a doppler upper left extremities looking for dvt would a small acquired av fistula show up on that test. or more detailed test on flow?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Creighton Wright answered

Dr Anyanwu and 2 doctors agreed

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