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Diagnostic value of duplex ultrasonography in comparison with conventional angiography in the assessment of traumatic arterial injuries of the extremities

Author: H Ravari

Published in: Critical Care | Special Issue 1/2011

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Traumatic events are one of the major causes of arterial injuries. Physical examination is not a good predictor of these injuries and arteriography is considered the gold standard for this purpose. In recent years, non-invasive modalities are increasingly replacing diagnostic arteriography. Duplex ultrasonography is an excellent method for investigation of arterial diseases. In this study, we analyze the diagnostic value of duplex ultrasonography in comparison with angiography in traumatic arterial injuries of the extremities. …
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Title
Diagnostic value of duplex ultrasonography in comparison with conventional angiography in the assessment of traumatic arterial injuries of the extremities
Author
H Ravari
Publication date
01-02-2011
Publisher
BioMed Central
Published in
Critical Care / Issue Special Issue 1/2011
Electronic ISSN: 1364-8535
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/cc9872

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