Key result
Diagnostic strategies for recurrent deep vein thrombosis are reviewed, noting that while 30-50% of patients develop suspect complaints, only 20-30% have a true recurrent episode.
Why the study?
What are the diagnostic strategies and their limitations for identifying true recurrent DVT in patients with suspected recurrence?
Population
Patients with complaints suspect of recurrent deep vein thrombosis (DVT) after a first episode
Design
Review
Authors
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Diagnostic challenges persist in suspected recurrent DVT; leaves open optimal objective strategies for prospective validation.
What are the diagnostic strategies and their limitations for identifying true recurrent DVT in patients with suspected recurrence?
This review highlights the limitations of available diagnostic tests for recurrent DVT and discusses strategies for objective testing.
Koopman et al. (2009) conducted a review in Recurrent Deep Vein Thrombosis. Diagnostic strategies (venography, impedance plethysmography, 125I-fibrinogen leg scanning, ultrasonography) was evaluated. Diagnostic strategies for recurrent deep vein thrombosis are reviewed, noting that while 30-50% of patients develop suspect complaints, only 20-30% have a true recurrent episode.
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