Long term anticoagulation for Catheter-Related deep vein thrombosis of the upper extremities in women with cancer: retrospective analysis of effectiveness and safety outcomes.

ABSTRACT: Catheter-related upper extremity deep vein thrombosis (CRT-UEDVT) is a possible complication in patients with cancer carrying a central venous catheter. Anticoagulation is the primary treatment, but optimal duration is unclear. This study evaluated effectiveness and safety of different lengths of anticoagulation in women with cancer and CRT-UEDVT. We conducted a retrospective analysis on women ≥ 18 years-old, who had active cancer and had received anticoagulant treatment for CRT-UEDVT. Effectiveness was assessed in terms of VTE recurrence and thrombosis recanalization. Safety was determined by assessing major bleedings (MB) and clinically relevant non-major bleedings (CRNMB) during treatment. A total of 113 women where included. All of them had completed at least 3 months of anticoagulant

SUBMITTER: Cavallaro C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12740948 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature