Catheter-directed thrombolysis vs. anticoagulation for the prevention and treatment of post-thrombotic syndrome in deep vein thrombosis: An updated systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized trials.

CONCLUSIONS: Catheter-directed thrombolysis can decrease post-thrombotic syndrome rates and improve iliofemoral vein patency compared to anticoagulation when used for the treatment of deep vein thrombosis. PMID: 30871438 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30871438?dopt=Abstract

Source: Phlebology - March 13, 2019 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Mastoris I, Kokkinidis DG, Bikakis I, Archontakis-Barakakis P, Papanastasiou CA, Jonnalagadda AK, Schizas D, Bakoyiannis C, Palaiodimos L, Faillace RT Tags: Phlebology Source Type: research

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