Abstract
Post-thrombotic syndrome (PTS) is a debilitating long-term complication of deep vein thrombosis (DVT). Patients with PTS present with chronic lower extremity edema, hyperpigmentation, and, in advanced cases, venous ulceration. PTS results in substantial disability, loss of functional status, and health care expenditure. Compression therapy, including graduated compression stockings, comprises the cornerstone of PTS therapy.
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Piazza, G., Hohlfelder, B., Goldhaber, S.Z. (2015). Post-thrombotic Syndrome: Recognizing and Treating a Debilitating Complication of Deep Vein Thrombosis. In: Handbook for Venous Thromboembolism. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-20843-5_12
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