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Venous thrombosis in children

Victoria E Price1, Anthony K C Chan

  • 1Division of Hematology/Oncology, Department of Pediatrics, IWK Health Centre, Dalhousie University, 5850/5890 University Ave., Halifax, B3K 6R8, Canada. vicky.price@iwk.nshealth.ca

Expert Review of Cardiovascular Therapy
|March 11, 2008
PubMed

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Advances in pediatric tertiary care have improved survival but increased rare complications like venous thrombosis. This review updates evidence on managing pediatric venous thrombosis, excluding central nervous system cases.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Medicine
  • Hematology
  • Vascular Medicine

Background:

  • Improved pediatric tertiary care has decreased mortality for critically ill children.
  • This has led to an increase in previously rare complications, such as pediatric venous thrombosis.
  • Despite limited clinical trials, significant progress in understanding pediatric thrombosis has occurred over the last 15 years.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide an updated review of the current evidence regarding the management of venous thrombosis in children.
  • To consolidate recent findings and guidelines for pediatric thrombosis care.
  • To focus on non-central nervous system venous thrombosis in pediatric populations.

Main Methods:

  • Comprehensive literature search of pediatric thrombosis studies published within the last 15 years.
  • Systematic review and synthesis of evidence on diagnosis and treatment of pediatric venous thrombosis.
  • Exclusion of studies focusing solely on central nervous system (CNS) thrombosis.

Main Results:

  • Evidence synthesis highlights evolving diagnostic and therapeutic strategies for pediatric venous thrombosis.
  • The review identifies areas where further research is needed due to a paucity of high-quality trials.
  • Current management approaches are informed by observational data and expert consensus.

Conclusions:

  • Pediatric venous thrombosis management has advanced, necessitating updated clinical guidance.
  • Continued research is crucial to establish evidence-based protocols for pediatric thrombosis.
  • This review serves as a resource for clinicians managing venous thromboembolism in children, excluding CNS cases.

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