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Is it possible to rule out dvt in calf with venous doppler when technician only checked upper leg thigh area?

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Dr. Creighton Wright answered

Specializes in surgery

No: Augmentation of signals can be helpful but imaging of the calf is part of the testing.

Answered 9/28/2016

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Dr. Michael Gabor answered

Specializes in Diagnostic Radiology

No: it can't rule out calf vein DVT

Answered 11/19/2014

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