Venous Phase Spiral CT

A type of computed tomography whereby images are taken at the venous phase post contrast medium injection. The venous phase is defined as the time period in which the contrast medium has passed the heart and the arterial blood vessels and has entered the venous blood vessel system. (NCI Thesaurus)

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Venous Obstruction

Partial or total occlusion of a vein.

Venous Invasion

A term referring to the presence of tumor emboli or tumor masses within veins.

Venous Injury

Damage to a vein from traumatic or pathologic processes.

Venous Hemangioma

A hemangioma composed of veins.

Venous Embolism

The passage of an embolus from its site of formation to another location within the venous system.

Venous catheter

A thin, flexible tube that is inserted into a large vein, usually in the arm, chest, or leg. It is used…