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The need for a reliable noninvasive method to detect deep venous thrombosis (DVT) is apparent from its prevalence, the fallibility of its clinical diagnosis, and the several drawbacks of phlebography. Experience with phleborheography (a plethysmographic technique for detecting DVT) over three years is presented. Phleborheography (PRG) is found to have an overall accuracy of 93% compared to phlebography. It is recommended that treatment decisions can be based on unequivocal PRG results, and PRG should be used to screen high risk patients. The medical, economic, and social benefits of PRG are described.
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