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Duplex Doppler ultrasound evaluation of calcified inferior vena cava thrombosis

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We describe the use of duplex Doppler ultrasound in the noninvasive assessment of inferior vena cava patency and abdominal venous flow dynamics in a four month old infant with calcified inferior vena cava thrombosis.

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  1. W. W. Woodruff

    Present address: High Point Radiology Services, Post Office Box 5007, 27262, High Point, NC, USA

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  1. Department of Radiology, Duke University Medical Center, Post Office Box 3808, 27710, Durham, NC, USA

    J. P. Uglietta, W. W. Woodruff, E. L. Effmann & B. A. Carroll

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Uglietta, J.P., Woodruff, W.W., Effmann, E.L. et al. Duplex Doppler ultrasound evaluation of calcified inferior vena cava thrombosis. Pediatr Radiol 19, 250–252 (1989). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02386846

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