Table 19:
Patency With Mechanical Thrombectomy Use in Acute and Subacute DVT in Randomized Controlled Trials
| Author, year | Outcome measurement | Results | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MT | Comparator | |||
| PMT (AngioJet) | ||||
| We did not identify any randomized studies that reported on this outcome of interest | ||||
| Vacuum Aspiration (Indigo) | ||||
| No randomized studies met our inclusion criteria for this mechanical thrombectomy device | ||||
| Rotational (Rotarex or Cleaner) | ||||
| No randomized controlled trials met our inclusion criteria for this mechanical thrombectomy device | ||||
| Ultrasound Assisted (EKOS) | ||||
| Engelberger et al, 20152 | Primary patency at 3 mo | 100% (n = 24) | 96% (n = 23) | P = .49 |
Abbreviations: DVT, deep vein thrombosis; MT, mechanical thrombectomy; PMT, pharmacomechanical thrombectomy.