Current perspective of venous thrombosis in the upper extremity

Venous thrombosis of the upper extremity is a rare disease. Therefore, not as much is known about risk factors, treatment and the risk of recurrence as for venous thrombosis of the leg. Only central venous catheters and strenuous exercise are commonly known risk factors for an upper extremity venous...

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Published in:Journal of thrombosis and haemostasis 2008-08, Vol.6 (8), p.1262-1266
Main Authors: FLINTERMAN, L. E., VAN DER MEER, F. J. M., ROSENDAAL, F. R., DOGGEN, C. J. M.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Arm
Blood Coagulation Disorders - complications
Blood Coagulation Disorders - genetics
Casts, Surgical - adverse effects
Catheterization, Central Venous - adverse effects
Contraceptives, Oral - adverse effects
Exercise
Female
Humans
Male
Neoplasms - complications
Postoperative Complications - etiology
Risk Factors
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome - complications
upper extremity
venous thrombosis
Venous Thrombosis - complications
Venous Thrombosis - etiology
Venous Thrombosis - therapy
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Summary:Venous thrombosis of the upper extremity is a rare disease. Therefore, not as much is known about risk factors, treatment and the risk of recurrence as for venous thrombosis of the leg. Only central venous catheters and strenuous exercise are commonly known risk factors for an upper extremity venous thrombosis. In this review an overview of the different risk factors, possible treatments and the complications for patients with a venous thrombosis of the upper extremity is given.
ISSN:1538-7933
1538-7836
1538-7836
DOI:10.1111/j.1538-7836.2008.03017.x