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Review
. 2008 Aug;6(8):1262-6.
doi: 10.1111/j.1538-7836.2008.03017.x. Epub 2008 May 15.

Current perspective of venous thrombosis in the upper extremity

L E Flinterman  1 , F J M Van Der Meer, F R Rosendaal, C J M Doggen
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Review

Current perspective of venous thrombosis in the upper extremity

L E Flinterman et al. J Thromb Haemost. 2008 Aug.
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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.

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