Management of Proximal DVT: Clinical Benefit of Endovenous Intervention Is Still in Question

Abstract

A recent systematic review by Ashrafi et al. aimed to compare various techniques for treating proximal and iliofemoral deep vein thrombosis (DVT).1 Sixty per cent of lower extremity DVTs are proximal, defined as those involving the popliteal and/or more proximal veins, thereby contributing to feared complications such as pulmonary embolism and post-thrombotic syndrome (PTS). PTS refers to the constellation of pain, oedema, ulceration, and limited mobility caused by venous insufficiency following DVT.