title: Post-thrombotic syndrome: a case study.
abstract: Post-thrombotic syndrome is a common complication following deep vein thrombosis. The severity and incidence of this condition can be considerably decreased with the use of compression hosiery. This article focuses on a case study of a patient who had post-thrombotic syndrome for ten years before receiving effective treatment.
authors.affiliation: Medway Community Healthcare NHS Trust, St Bartholomew's Hospital, Rochester, Kent. lizettridge@nhs.net
authors.forename: Liz
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Ettridge
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D054070:Postthrombotic Syndrome / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000503:physiopathology* / Q000628:therapy; D053828:Stockings, Compression; D016896:Treatment Outcome