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Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) - References

Written by - Dr. Nithin Jayan, MBBS, DNB

Medically Reviewed by - Dr. Simi Paknikar, MD

Last Updated on Jul 06, 2018

References:

Sabiston Textbook of Surgery, 18th ed.
Bailey & Love Short Practice of Surgery, 25^th ed.

Author: Dr. Nithin Jayan

Editor: Dr. Simi Paknikar

Technically Checked by: Lingaraj

Published on Dec 01, 2010
Last Updated on Jul 06, 2018

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Nurgul - Oct 14, 2012

Does anybody know where is the best place for my mom to have a surgery of deep vein thrombosis? Doctor said she must have an operation but he said in our country is not the best place to do it... He has advised Israel, Russia... what do you think?

josgreg - Mar 19, 2011

The article provided a nice graphical view on the disease which was of the more specific on the topic. Diagnosis of deep vein thrombosis To diagnose this condition, you may have to undergo the following tests in an infirmary: >A blood test which is named as D-Dimer is usually done to measure a substance which is responsible for blood clots to break down. If you have negative reading in this test, it tells that you have deep vein thrombosis. http://bit.ly/hMPaJd

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