Key result
In long-term follow-up of 49 patients undergoing inferior-vena-cava ligation, mild leg edema was the most common late sequela, with only 7 patients (14.3%) experiencing restriction of activities.
Why the study?
What are the long-term sequelae of inferior vena cava ligation in patients with pulmonary embolic disease?
Population
49 patients with pulmonary embolic disease
Design
Editorial
Follow-up
long-term
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In patients undergoing inferior vena cava ligation for pulmonary embolic disease, mild leg edema is the most common late complication and correlates with prior thrombophlebitis.
What are the long-term sequelae of inferior vena cava ligation in patients with pulmonary embolic disease?
In patients undergoing inferior vena cava ligation for pulmonary embolic disease, mild leg edema is the most common late complication and correlates with prior thrombophlebitis.
A 1965 study conducted an editorial in Pulmonary embolic disease (n=49). Inferior-vena-cava ligation was evaluated on Restriction of activities. In long-term follow-up of 49 patients undergoing inferior-vena-cava ligation, mild leg edema was the most common late sequela, with only 7 patients (14.3%) experiencing restriction of activities.
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