Current perspective of venous thrombosis in the upper
extremity

Flinterman, L.E. and Meer van der, F.J.M. and Rosendaal, F.R. and Doggen, C.J.M. (2008) Current perspective of venous thrombosis in the upper
extremity. Journal of Thrombosis and Haemostasis, 6 (8). pp. 1262-1266. ISSN 1538-7933

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Abstract:	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
Item Type:	Article
Copyright:	© 2008 International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis
Link to this item:	http://purl.utwente.nl/publications/76890
Official URL:	http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1538-7836.2008.03017.x
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Current perspective of venous thrombosis in the upper extremity

Current perspective of venous thrombosis in the upper
extremity