Harran Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi Dergisi

Yazarlar: Hakan TANRIVERDİ, Gülseren PEKBAK, Ayşe Serap FINDIKOĞLU, Ahmet ÖZTÜRK

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Anahtar Kelimeler:Upper extremity,Deep vein thrombosis,Pulmonary embolism

Özet: Upper extremity deep vein thrombosis is rather than lower extremity deep vein thrombosis. Its frequency is 4% of all body thrombosis. It is characterized by edema, pain and loss of function at the affected extremity. We presented a patient who developed pulmonary embolism due to upper extremity deep vein thrombosis. After low molecular weight heparin therapy started deep vein thrombosis resolved immediately and patient discharged from hospital by oral warfarin therapy. Patient without a central catheter may develop pulmonary embolism due to upper extremity deep vein thrombosis and further investigation is required in these patients

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