Journal article
The use of elastic compression stockings for post‐thrombotic syndrome in a child
Abstract
Post-thrombotic syndrome (PTS) is a potential complication following deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in children. Guidelines for management of PTS in children are non-existent. The absence of guidelines may limit the use of elastic compression stockings (ECS), offered for prevention and treatment of PTS in adults. We report the case of a 6-year-old, who developed PTS following a presumed line-related lower limb DVT, with dramatic improvement in …
Authors
Biss TT; Kahr WHA; Brandão LR; Chan AKC; Thomas KE; Williams S
Journal
Pediatric Blood & Cancer, Vol. 53, No. 3, pp. 462–463
Publisher
Wiley
Publication Date
9 2009
DOI
10.1002/pbc.22077
ISSN
1545-5009