Why the study?
Is it safe to withhold anticoagulation in patients with suspected recurrent ipsilateral DVT who have stable or improved vein diameters on compression ultrasonography?
Population
205 consecutive patients presenting with suspected recurrent ipsilateral deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
Design
Cohort
Follow-up
6 months
Authors
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Supports withholding anticoagulation after repeatedly normal serial ultrasound in suspected recurrent DVT; leaves open randomized confirmation.
Is it safe to withhold anticoagulation in patients with suspected recurrent ipsilateral DVT who have stable or improved vein diameters on compression ultrasonography?
Withholding anticoagulant treatment is safe in patients with suspected recurrent ipsilateral DVT who show improved or stable vein diameters on serial compression ultrasonography.
Lensing et al. (2002) studied this question.
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