Imaging methods for thromboembolism in neonates and children.
| Method . | Indication . | Limitations . |
|---|---|---|
| Abbreviations: CVC, central venous catheter, DVT, deep vein thrombosis, SVT, Sinus venous thrombosis | ||
| * in young infants through the patent fontanella. | ||
| Lineograms | CVC related thrombosis | Only clots at the tip of the CVC and the distal adjacent vessel wall |
| Color Doppler ultrasound | DVT, SVT* | Exception: subclavian vein, use venography |
| Bilateral venography | DVT, SVT | Exception: jugular vein, use color Doppler ultrasound conventional or MRI |
| Echocardiography | CVC-related thrombosis, intracardial thrombus, pulmonary embolism | Distal clots in PE |
| Scintigraphy | Pulmonary embolism | — |
| Method . | Indication . | Limitations . |
|---|---|---|
| Abbreviations: CVC, central venous catheter, DVT, deep vein thrombosis, SVT, Sinus venous thrombosis | ||
| * in young infants through the patent fontanella. | ||
| Lineograms | CVC related thrombosis | Only clots at the tip of the CVC and the distal adjacent vessel wall |
| Color Doppler ultrasound | DVT, SVT* | Exception: subclavian vein, use venography |
| Bilateral venography | DVT, SVT | Exception: jugular vein, use color Doppler ultrasound conventional or MRI |
| Echocardiography | CVC-related thrombosis, intracardial thrombus, pulmonary embolism | Distal clots in PE |
| Scintigraphy | Pulmonary embolism | — |