- Recommendation ID
- IPG651/2
- Question
Current evidence on the safety of percutaneous mechanical thrombectomy for acute deep vein thrombosis (DVT) of the leg shows there are well-recognised but infrequent complications.
- For distal DVT that does not extend into the common femoral vein the evidence on efficacy is inconclusive, therefore this procedure should only be used in the context of research.
- Any explanatory notes
(if applicable)
Source guidance details
- Comes from guidance
- Percutaneous mechanical thrombectomy for acute deep vein thrombosis of the leg
- Number
- IPG651
- Date issued
- June 2019
Other details
| Is this a recommendation for the use of a technology only in the context of research? | Yes |
| Is it a recommendation that suggests collection of data or the establishment of a register? | No |
| Last Reviewed | 30/06/2019 |