In patients with asymptomatic isolated distal deep vein thrombosis managed without anticoagulant therapy, there were zero cases of venous thromboembolism recurrence during a 1-year follow-up.
Cohort (n=127)
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What is the 3-month and 1-year clinical course of asymptomatic isolated distal DVT of the leg?
Background: The natural history of asymptomatic isolated distal deep vein thrombosis (DVT) of the leg is unclear. This study aimed to describe a 3-month and 1-year clinical course after diagnosis of asymptomatic isolated distal DVT of the leg.
Shimabukuro et al. (Wed,) conducted a cohort in Asymptomatic isolated distal deep vein thrombosis (n=127). Observation (no anticoagulant therapy) was evaluated on Venous thromboembolism recurrence. In patients with asymptomatic isolated distal deep vein thrombosis managed without anticoagulant therapy, there were zero cases of venous thromboembolism recurrence during a 1-year follow-up.