Abstract
This article considers the epidemiology, aetiology, pathology, contemporary investigation and management of deep vein thrombosis in the lower limb, particularly in the light of the 2012 NICE guidelines. It does not consider venous thromboprophylaxis or venous thromboembolism within the upper limb.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 159-164 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Surgery |
Volume | 34 |
Issue number | 4 |
Early online date | 14 Mar 2016 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Apr 2016 |
Keywords
- Anticoagulation
- deep vein thrombosis
- DVT
- heparin
- venous thromboembolism