Deep Vein Thrombosis

Surgery

Surgical removal of a blood clot resulting from deep vein thrombosis is usually considered only in rare cases where the clot is very large and blocking a major blood vessel, causing severe symptoms. Surgery increases the risk of forming new blood clots.

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Author:	Douglas Dana Robin Parks, MS	Last Updated: March 11, 2008
Medical Review:	E. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine Jeffrey J. Gilbertson, MD - Cardiovascular Surgery Andrew Swan, MD, CCFP, FCFP - Family Medicine
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