Gynecologic oncology
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Gynecologic oncology · May 2003
Upper extremity deep vein thrombosis associated with indwelling peripheral venous catheters in gynecology oncology patients.
The goal of this study was to review the clinical presentation, management, and outcome of upper extremity deep vein thrombosis (UEDVT) in women with gynecologic malignancies who had indwelling peripheral venous access catheters. ⋯ Symptomatic UEDVT is an uncommon complication of indwelling peripheral venous catheters in women with gynecologic malignancies. The risk of pulmonary embolism is low in this patient population.