Hand knitting induced thrombosis of the subclavian vein in a young woman: an unusual cause of Paget-Schoetter Syndrome

Effort thrombosis refers to axillary-subclavian vein thrombosis associated with strenuous and repetitive activity of the upper extremities. Effort thrombosis usually follows sporting activities, such as wrestling, playing ball, gymnastics and swimming, which involve vigorous andnsustained upper extr...

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Main Authors: Aytekin Alcelik, Haluk Savli, Ahsen Zeyrek, Abdullah Yalcin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PAGEPress Publications 2011-05-01
Series:Mediterranean Journal of Hematology and Infectious Diseases
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Online Access:http://www.mjhid.org/index.php/mjhid/article/view/328