Optional medical device diagnostics – depending on the results of the history, physical examination, laboratory diagnostics, and obligatory medical device diagnostics – for differential diagnostic clarification.
- Duplex sonography (ultrasound examination: combination of a sonographic cross-sectional image (B-scan) and the Doppler sonography method; medical imaging method that can dynamically visualize fluid flows (especially blood flow)) for examination of venous and arterial supply; indications:
- Detection of risk factors of erysipelas: venous insufficiency.
- Clarification of possible differential diagnoses: deep vein thrombosis (TBVT) or phlebitis.
- Exclusion of contraindications against elevation of the leg or compression therapy.
- Computed tomography (CT; sectional imaging procedure (X-ray images from different directions with computer-based evaluation) – if deep-seated/necrotizing soft tissue infection is suspected.
