Abstract
Among the three main forms of upper extremity deep vein thrombosis (UE-DVT), catheter-related UE-DVT has the highest incidence, cancer-associated UE-DVT the highest mortality, and primary UE-DVT (Paget-Schrötter syndrome) the most varied treatment proposals. This review finds that nticoagulant treatment (AC) for 3-6 months leads to symptom freedom or mild postthrombotic syndrome in most patients. Still, several studies show better results after surgical treatment if performed less-than 6 weeks after symptom onset. A randomized study of AC alone versus AC + surgery less-than 6 weeks in patients with persistent symptoms is warranted.
Bidragets oversatte titel | Deep vein thrombosis in the upper extremities focusing on Paget-Schrötter syndrome |
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Originalsprog | Dansk |
Artikelnummer | V09240609 |
Tidsskrift | Ugeskrift for Laeger |
Vol/bind | 187 |
Udgave nummer | 11 |
ISSN | 0041-5782 |
DOI | |
Status | Udgivet - 10 mar. 2025 |
Emneord
- Humans
- Upper Extremity Deep Vein Thrombosis/drug therapy
- Anticoagulants/therapeutic use
- Postthrombotic Syndrome