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.
Glossary
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Venography
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Videofluoroscopy
A test for assessing the integrity of the oral and pharyngeal stages of the swallowing process. It involves videotaping X-ray images as the patient swallows a bolus of barium.
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Vocational rehabilitation
A coordinated plan to optimise a person’s ability to participate in paid or voluntary work.