Idiopathic upper extremity deep vein thrombosis: A systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Idiopathic upper extremity deep vein thrombosis (UEDVT) management is controversial and ranges from anticoagulation alone to the addition of further interventions such as thrombolysis and decompressive surgery.

Objectives

The objective of this systematic review was to assess the effects of anticoagulation alone compared to anticoagulation with additional interventions such as thrombolysis or decompressive surgery on the incidence of recurrent UEDVT and post-thrombotic syndrome (PTS) in patients with idiopathic UEDVT (including those associated with the oral contraceptive pill).

Patients/methods

A systematic search was conducted for studies which focused on acute UEDVT treatment defined as therapies starting within 4 weeks of symptom onset. We limited studie

SUBMITTER: Yuen HLA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9804174 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature