American Journal of Roentgenology, Vol 130, Issue 4, 751-754
Copyright © 1978 by American Roentgen Ray Society
A phlebographic study of the incidence and significance of venous thrombosis in the foot
ML Thomas
and
JA O'Dwyer
A total of 188 foot phelbograms in 100 patients with suspected venous thrombosis or pulmonary embolism were studied. Thrombus was demonstrated in 59 (31%) of the foot phlebograms. It is concluded that foot vein thrombosis is common, that it may be a source of pulmonary embolism, and that venous thrombus may start in the foot veins and spread into the calf. Foot phlebography should become part of the routine examination of patients with suspected deep venous thrombosis or pulmonary embolism.