Percutaneous endovenous intervention versus anticoagulation in the treatment of lower extremity deep vein thrombosis: a systematic review and meta-analysis

ABSTRACT:

Background

Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) of the lower extremity (LE) might lead to pulmonary embolism (PE) and post-thrombolytic syndrome (PTS). Recently, percutaneous endovenous intervention (PEVI) has been advocated for early removal of thrombus clot and restoration of venous patency. This study aims to review the safety and efficacy outcomes of PEVI versus anticoagulation in the treatment of acute LE-DVT.

Methods

We searched the databases of PubMed, Embase, and the Cochrane Library for randomized controlled trials (RCTs) comparing catheter-directed thrombolysis (CDT) and/or pharmacomechanical thrombectomy (PMT) versus anticoagulation for acute proximal LE-DVT, published before August 2022. Efficacy outcomes were PTS and venous patency. Safety outcomes included recurrent t

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PROVIDER: S-EPMC9577808 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature