Deep venous thrombosis of the lower limb: experiences of thrombectomy within and outside the iliacofemoral segment]

A series of 23 venous thrombectomies of the lower limb is presented. In 19 instances indirect thrombectomy of the iliacofemoral segment was performed. 1 direct thrombectomy of the v. cava inferior led to full lumen restoration. Direct thrombectomy of the popliteal vein was attempted in 3 cases, resulting in phlebographic and clinical normalization in 2 instances. In no instance did pulmonary embolism occur during or after venous thrombectomy.