Feasibility of anticoagulation using low molecular-weight heparin during catheter-directed thrombolysis for lower extremity deep venous thrombosis

Table 3 Clinical outcome of 61 cases of DVT patients underwent catheter-directed thrombolysis

Variables	No.(%) or mean (standard deviation)
Thrombolysis degree
Complete	13 (21.3)
Partial	43 (70.5)
Clinical improvement	57 (93.4)
Post-eroperative mid-thigh circumference	43.6 (4.5)^a
Post-eroperative mid-crus circumference	33.9 (2.5)^b
Complications
Bleeding	5 (8.2)
Minor bleeding	5 (8.2)
Errhysis at the puncture site	1 (1.6)
Dermal ecchymosis	2 (3.3)
Menorrhagia	2 (3.3)
Major bleeding	0 (0)
PRBC transfusion	0 (0)
Death	0 (0)
Allergy	1 (1.6)

Note: ^a10 cm from lower margin of the tibial tuberosity; ^b15 cm from upper margin of the patella. PRBC = packed red blood cells

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