Table I.
Patient demographics and presentation
| Variable | Mean ± SD (range) or No. (%) |
|---|---|
| Age, years | 47 ± 14 (5-75) |
| Male sex | 39 (54) |
| Left sided | 42 (58) |
| Location | |
| Common femoral vein | 47 (65) |
| External iliac vein | 13 (18) |
| Popliteal vein | 5 (7) |
| Short saphenous vein | 2 (3) |
| Basilic vein | 1 (1) |
| Brachiocephalic vein | 1 (1) |
| Brachiocephalic AVF | 1 (1) |
| Posterior tibial vein | 1 (1) |
| Great saphenous vein | 1 (1) |
| Comorbidity | |
| History of VTE | 5 (7) |
| Tobacco use | 3 (4) |
| Hypertension | 5 (7) |
| Hyperlipidemia | 1 (1) |
| Diabetes mellitus | 1 (1) |
| AAA | 2 (3) |
| Coronary artery disease | 1 (1) |
| Presenting symptoms and signs | |
| Swelling | 61 (85) |
| Pain | 11 (15) |
| Palpable mass | 20 (28) |
| Varices | 5 (7) |
| Paresthesia | 4 (6) |
| Asymptomatic | 3 (4) |
| Claudication | 2 (3) |
| Bruit | 1 (1) |
| Joint stiffness | 1 (1) |
| Weakness | 1 (1) |
| Abdominal pain/nausea | 1 (1) |
AAA, Abdominal aortic aneurysm; AVF, arteriovenous fistula; VTE, venous thromboembolism.