Preventive Strategies for Upper Extremity Deep Venous Thrombosis Following Elective Upper Limb Surgery: A Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT: Background/Objectives: Upper extremity deep vein thrombosis (UEDVT) is a harmful complication of elective upper limb surgeries. Different strategies are employed to prevent this condition. The aim of the review is to quantify the effectiveness of various preventive interventions and investigate correlated factors that affect the incidence of UEDVT (upper extremity deep vein thrombosis). Methods: We performed a systematic search using the PubMed, EBSCO, Ovid, EMBASE, Cochrane, and Google Scholar databases. Randomized controlled trials (RCTs), prospective or retrospective cohort studies, or case-control studies were examined. We included adult patients over 18 years old undergoing elective upper limb surgery and receiving Prophylactic measures for Upper Extremity Deep Venous Th

SUBMITTER: Alsharidah AS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12732285 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature