Our Short-Term Results with Percutaneous Mechanical Thrombectomy for Treatment of Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis

Ozpak B., Ilhan G., Ozcem B., Kara H.

THORACIC AND CARDIOVASCULAR SURGEON, vol.64, no.4, pp.316-322, 2016 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 64 Issue: 4
  • Publication Date: 2016
  • Doi Number: 10.1055/s-0035-1549357
  • Journal Name: THORACIC AND CARDIOVASCULAR SURGEON
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.316-322
  • Recep Tayyip Erdoğan University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background Anticoagulant treatment is recently being replaced by more aggressive endovascular modalities in the management of acute deep vein thrombosis (DVT). These techniques have been promoted to improve thrombus removal, prolong venous patency, prevent venous insufficiency, and reduce post thrombotic syndrome. The aim of the present study is to overview the short-term results of percutaneous mechanical thrombectomy (PMT) for acute DVT.