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Phlegmasia cerulea dolens: catheter directed thrombolysis and venous stenting

  • A 43-year-old lady with history of oral contraception pill
  • She was referred to our center, after injection of 100 mg systemic alteplase due to acute iliofemoral deep vein thrombosis, severe pain and edema.
  • After 48 hours of systemic anticoagulation with therapeutic PTT range, left lower extremity deteriorated with severe pain, edema and discoloration.
  • Venography, catheter directed thrombolysis and venous stenting was done.

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