Yaser Jenab, Saeed Tofighi, Aryan Ayati, Ali Rezvanimehr, Najme-Sadat Moosavi, Houman Jalaie, Mohammad Esmaeil Barbati
BACKGROUND: Effective treatment of upper extremity deep vein thrombosis (UEDVT) is crucial to prevent further complications. Various treatments, including percutaneous mechanical thrombectomy (PMT), catheter-directed thrombolysis (CDT), decompression surgery, and venoplasty are suggested for UEDVT. However, no prospective study has yet favored any of these treatments. This study presents a review of our experience with CDT followed by balloon venoplasty in patients with acute primary UEDVT...
July 17, 2023: BMC Cardiovascular Disorders