Duplex Ultrasound Screening for Deep Vein Thrombosis in Chinese After Cesarean Section

Overview

Journal Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand

Publisher Wiley

Specialty Gynecology & Obstetrics

Date 2005 Mar 15

PMID 15762967

Citations 4

Authors

L Y-S Chan

K Y M Lam

C Metreweli

T K Lau

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Abstract

Background: To evaluate the incidence of asymptomatic deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in Chinese after cesarean section (CS).

Methods: This is a prospective observational study. Ethnic Chinese women who were asymptomatic for DVT and delivered by CS were included. Duplex ultrasound scan (US) of the lower limbs was carried out 3-7 days after CS.

Results: From July 2000 to March 2001, a total of 93 women were examined. The mean age was 32.1 years (SD 5.0). Forty-nine of 93 CSs were elective (52.7%). The median time from CS to US was 4 days (interquartile range, 4-5 days). No case of DVT was found in these 93 women.

Conclusion: The incidence of asymptomatic DVT is low in Chinese women after CS. Routine screening for DVT after CS is not warranted.

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