Key result
Assisted conception treatment is linked to upper limb deep venous thrombosis in three cases.
Why the study?
The typical focus on lower limb thrombosis in complicated or severe hyperstimulation syndrome during assisted conception treatment may overlook upper limb thrombosis cases.
Design
Case series
Authors
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Raises awareness for upper limb DVT after assisted conception; hypothesis-generating and requires confirmation before changing practice.
Highlights the potential for upper limb deep venous thrombosis, rather than just lower limb thrombosis, as a complication of assisted conception treatment.
Stewart et al. (1997) studied this question. Assisted conception treatment was associated with three cases of upper limb deep venous thrombosis, questioning if lower limb thrombosis is the likeliest thrombo-embolic disorder.
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