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Superficial blood clot, and taking anticoagulants, surgery or not?

Asked by Riparian (13points) October 9th, 2008

My wife has a blood clot in her superficial femoral vein that extends into her iliac veins. Two surgeons have said that thrombosis (catheter lacing) is not necessary since her pain and swelling are way down. Should we still be thinking of proceeding with the lycing? Or should we go with the surgeons and take the anticoagulant route?

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