Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) has been shown to be an effective tool for evaluating the vascular system. MR imaging has proven to be a safe and reliable method for detecting venous thromboses. MRI can be used in place of venography, computed tomography (CT), or sonography as the initial study in almost all patients suspected of having occlusion of a major venous channel.
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