B29. Complications related to postthrombotic syndrome and their management.

Post-thrombotic syndrome is a long-term complication of deep vein thrombosis. It occurs in up to 50% of patient within one year of DVT, in spite of anticoagulation. Patients with proximal DVT, severe DVT, and inadequate anticoagulation are at highest risk for post-thrombotic syndrome.

Post-thrombotic syndrome is a cause of secondary chronic venous insufficiency, and the clinical features, evaluation, and treatment is the same as for other causes of chronic venous insufficiency.

For more information, see topic B11 and B36.