Upper extremity deep vein thrombosis.
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2004-03-08
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Upper extremity deep vein thrombosis (UEDVT) is a rare thrombotic disorder (1-4% or all DVT), but it has a potential for considerable morbidity in the form of pulmonary embolism, persistent upper extremity pain and swelling, superior vena cava syndrome and loss of vascular access. Newer non-invasive methods such as duplex ultrasound and magnetic resonance angiography facilitate early diagnosis. Early catheter directed thrombolysis followed by anticoagulation prevent long-term sequalae.
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Malhotra S, Punia VP. Upper extremity deep vein thrombosis. Journal of the Association of Physicians of India. 2004 Mar; 52(): 237-41