Reasons for Lower Leg Venography
When your doctor informs you that you need the Lower Leg Venography procedure performed it can be scary. Learn exactly what the procedure involves, the reasons it needs to be performed and what the next steps could be.
Alternate Names for Lower Leg Venography:
Phlebography
Venogram
Reasons for Test
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Why Lower Leg Venography is Performed
Alternate Names for Lower Leg Venography:
Phlebography
Venogram
Reasons for Test
- Diagnose deep vein thrombosis -a blood clot deep within the leg that may lead to an obstruction of a blood vessel in the lungs ( pulmonary embolism )
- Find obstructions in the veins
- Assess vein problems you have had since birth
- Assess the functioning of deep leg vein valves
- Find a vein that will be used to make a bypass graft
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 What to Expect Find out how long it will take, what they will be doing and what to expect afterwards. |
 Results What are the next steps and other possible tests needed after you have received the results. |
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