Normal femoral vein compression

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Fully compressible femoral vein (screen left) next to femoral artery (right)

Real-time normal lower limb DVT scan - graded compression from saphenofemoral junction to mid-thigh and popliteal vein compression to trifurcation


Proximal femoral vein DVT - non-compressible

 

Popliteal vein DVT

Popliteal vein DVT - non-compressible

Popliteal vein DVT - Colour Doppler showing no flow within PV with visible thrombus