Chris:
I report gastroc & soleal clots, but not as DVT. I only identify what veins
they are in. They are paired veins but not deep (according to my training).
Docs do not have a regimented treatment for them. Some docs treat them with
IV, others treat more conservatively; also depends on the extent of the
clot. If multiple gast/sol veins are clotted, they usually treat with IV.
Are they recurrent? Do they extend into the deep system?
Andy Bebry, RVT

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From: "Chris Willis" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Thursday, March 25, 2004 3:39 PM
Subject: Soleal veins vs Gastrocnemius veins


> I was just wondering how many labs out there report gastrocnemius veins
and
> soleal veins in your DVT studies? There seems to be a little confusion
> among the Radiologists and Vascular surgeons who interpret our exams.
> Thanks
> Chris
>
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