J Mal Vascul
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To assess the most accurate clinical signs and clinical scoring for selecting patients who could benefit from duplex sonography screening of deep venous thrombosis (DVT) after total hip replacement (THR) and total knee replacement (TKR). ⋯ After THR or TKR, DCC> 3 cm or a clinical risk score greater or equal to 4 could be used as an accurate and easy clinical test for assessing the need for further DVT screening by sonography.
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Inferior vena cava filter placement could be helpful for venous thromboembolism prophylaxis. However its use in Europa is not common. ⋯ Indeed filter placement could cause vena cava thrombosis. So as soon as filter has been placed, removal should be programmed.