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Postthrombotic Syndrome : Surgical Possibilities
Joint Authors
Singh, Shivanshu
Khanna, Ajay K.
Source
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-7, 7 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2011-10-31
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
7
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Postthrombotic syndrome (PTS) is a late outcome of deep vein thrombosis characterized by cramping pain, swelling, hyperpigmentation, eczema, lipodermatosclerosis, and ulceration in the leg due to increased venous outflow resistance and reflux venous flow.
Newer surgical and endovascular interventions have a promising result in the management of postthrombotic syndrome.
Early surgical or endovascular interventions in appropriately selected patients may decrease the incidence of recurrent ulceration and skin changes and provide a better quality of life.
Duplex and IVUS (intravenous ultrasound) along with venography serve as cornerstone investigative tools for assessment of reflux and obstruction.
Venous obstruction, if present, should be addressed earlier than reflux.
It requires endovenous stenting, endophlebectomy, or open bypass procedures.
Venous stripping, foam sclerotherapy, radiofrequency, or laser ablation are used to abolish superficial venous reflux.
Valvuloplasty procedures are useful for incompetent but intact deep venous valves, while transposition or axillary vein autotransplantation is done for completely destroyed valves.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Khanna, Ajay K.& Singh, Shivanshu. 2011. Postthrombotic Syndrome : Surgical Possibilities. Thrombosis،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-7.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Khanna, Ajay K.& Singh, Shivanshu. Postthrombotic Syndrome : Surgical Possibilities. Thrombosis No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-7.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Khanna, Ajay K.& Singh, Shivanshu. Postthrombotic Syndrome : Surgical Possibilities. Thrombosis. 2011. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-478272
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-478272