Lower Extremity Venography
Alternate Names : Phlebography, Venogram
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How is the Test Performed?
This test is done in a hospital. You will be asked to lie on an X-ray table. Local anesthetic is used, and you may ask for a sedative if you are anxious about the test.
A needle is inserted into a vein in the foot of the affected leg so that an intravenous catheter (a short flexible tube) can be inserted. Contrast material is injected into the vein through the catheter. A tourniquet may be placed on your leg so the contrast medium will flow up the deeper veins.
X-rays are taken as the contrast material flows through the leg.
The catheter is then withdrawn, and the puncture site is bandaged.
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