Abstract
Background Lower limb deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is associated with significant morbidity and
death. DVT can result in complications such as postphlebitic syndrome, pulmonary embolism,
and death. Combining pretest probability, D-dimer testing, and compression ultrasound
imaging enables a safe and convenient study of suspected lower-extremity thrombosis.
This study aimed to assess the expanding body of research supporting thrombectomy
as a form of DVT therapy.
Materials and Methods A retrospective study was performed on individuals with venous Doppler-confirmed
DVT and occlusive thrombus. Four-hundred fifty-one consecutive patients were selected
for the study based on the inclusion and exclusion criteria. In this investigation,
thrombectomy was the preferred therapeutic approach.
Results The study reports a male predominance of 56.1%. Most patients (25.7%) were between
the age of 51 and 60, with 84.7% reporting pain and lower-extremity swelling as the
two most common clinical symptoms. The femoral vein was noted as the most frequent
site of thrombus in the current research (51.0%), with acute DVT accounting for most
cases (85.1%). Most of the patients (97.3%) were primarily asymptomatic after one
year of follow-up.
Conclusion Thrombectomy is a reliable treatment modality for DVT patients in regaining venous
patency, preventing DVT recurrence, treating post-thrombotic syndrome, and preventing
pulmonary embolism.
Keywords
deep vein thrombosis - pulmonary embolism - post-thrombotic syndrome - thrombectomy
