Aetiologies and prognosis of Chinese patients with deep vein thrombosis of the lower extremities

摘要

Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) of the lower extremities is notfrequently encountered in Oriental patients. We investigated itsaetiology and prognosis in 143 Patients (65 males, 78 females),presenting to the National Taiwan University Hospital over 4.3 years,Diagnosed by colour Doppler ultrasonography. Swelling and pain of thelower extremities were the Most frequent presenting symptoms. Theleft femo- ropopliteal veins were more frequently involved Than otherparts of the lower extremities.