Table 2

Venous abnormality scoring method

Score01234
Decreased vein patencySmooth vessel, no irregularitiesContour irregularities, but no significant stenosis (<25%)Stenosis<50%Stenosis>50%Occlusion
CollateralsNonePresent
Increased lumen susceptibilityNonePresent, residual thrombotic changes
  • If occlusion was found with a vein cast, vein patency was scored a 4. If vein was missing, with no vein cast, vein was rated not applicable or NA.