Duplex evidence of recanalization of deep venous thrombosis with conservative management.

ABSTRACT

A female patient was admitted in vascular surgery department of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU) after confirmation of diagnosis with duplex ultrasonographic examination. The patient was treated with intra-venous heparin for 10 (ten) days and elevation of the affected limb with application of crepe bandage. Later on the patient was discharged with oral anti-coagulant e.g. Tab. Warfarin for 06 (six) months along with application of crepe bandage on the affected limb. During the patient received oral anti-coagulant therapy the patient was asked to do Prothrombin time every week for adjustment of dose of oral anti-coagulant therapy. After 01 (one) month duplex ultrasonographic examination of deep veins of the affected limb was performed, which showed good recanalization of deep and superficial veins of right lower limb. It can be stated that, serious complications like pulmonary embolism can be avoided with effective and timely treatment of deep venous thrombosis with complete recanalization.