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Elastic compression stockings and the risk of post-thrombotic syndrome in patients with symptomatic proximal vein thrombosis
  1. Beverley Lane,
  2. Steve Jones
  1. Department of Emergency Medicine, Manchester Royal Infirmary, Oxford Road, Manchester M13 9WL

    http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/emj.17.6.405

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      Report by Beverley Lane, Research Nurse Search checked by Steve Jones, Research Fellow

      Clinical scenario

      A 35 year old woman attends the emergency department with a swollen and painful left leg. A DVT is suspected and confirmed on ultrasound. You are aware of the possible risks of developing post-thrombotic …

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