Findings include:
Venography (also called phlebography, ascending contrast phlebography, or contrast venography) is an invasive diagnostic test
Venography usually is not performed in patients with kidney (renal) problems.
Some alternatives to venography include ultrasound, CT venography, and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) with contrast. These imaging modalities can provide detailed visualization of the veins without the need for invasive procedures like venography.
Venography also can cause complications such as phlebitis, tissue damage, and the formation of deep vein thrombosis
Venography is primarily performed to diagnose deep vein thrombosis (a condition that can lead to pulmonary embolism ).
Venography is an x-ray test that provides an image of the leg veins after a contrast dye is injected into a vein in the patient's foot.
Deep vein thrombosis can be detected through venography and radionuclide venography, Doppler ultrasonography, and impedance plethysmography.
Renal venography, where a contrast material (dye) is injected into the renal vein before x rays are taken, is one of the best ways to detect renal vein thrombosis.
Venography is not used often, however, because it is painful, expensive, exposes the patient to a fairly high dose of radiation, and can cause complications.
The procedure is called venography or contrast venography. It involves injecting a contrast dye into the veins to make them visible on X-ray images, allowing healthcare providers to assess the condition of the veins and detect any abnormalities, such as blood clots or blockages. This imaging technique is often used in cases of suspected deep vein thrombosis or other vascular issues.
Venous imaging refers to imaging techniques used to visualize veins in the body. This can include methods like Doppler ultrasound, venography, magnetic resonance venography (MRV), and computed tomography venography (CTV), which help in diagnosing venous disorders like deep vein thrombosis, varicose veins, and venous insufficiency.
There are several names for venous radiography (aka X-ray, radiographs and roentgenograms). These include: Venogram, venography, phlebogram, phlebography, angiogram, and angiography.