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Review
. 2015 Jul 21:6:111-119.
doi: 10.2147/PHMT.S65697. eCollection 2015.

Management of venous thrombosis in the pediatric patient

Vlad C Radulescu  1
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Review

Management of venous thrombosis in the pediatric patient

Vlad C Radulescu. Pediatric Health Med Ther. .

Abstract

The incidence of venous thromboembolism in children has increased significantly over the past decade. The evaluation and management of the child with venous thromboembolism, while based on the adult experience, has its own particularities dictated by the differences in the hemostatic system of the newborn and child. The current review addresses the evaluation of pediatric patient with thrombosis as well as the established and emerging treatment interventions.

Keywords: anticoagulant therapy; children; thrombolytic therapy; venous thromboembolism.

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Conflict of interest statement

Disclosure The author has no conflicts of interest to disclose.

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