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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Veröffentlicht in:	Journal of thrombosis and haemostasis 2008-08, Vol.6 (8), p.1262-1266
Hauptverfasser:	FLINTERMAN, L. E., VAN DER MEER, F. J. M., ROSENDAAL, F. R., DOGGEN, C. J. M.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	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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Zusammenfassung:	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