[Open thrombectomy in treatment of acute thromboses of lower-limb deep veins]

Thrombosis of lower-limb deep veins is one of the most common vascular diseases in the world. For a long time the generally accepted treatment policy was conservative therapy with anticoagulants. The article is a review of the literature containing the results of studies carried out over the past two decades and confirming efficacy of surgical treatment for acute venous thrombosis. Presented are the data showing that thrombectomy performed within the first 10-14 days from the onset of the disease, improving quality of life of patients and preventing invalidization thereof. The gained world experience makes it possible to work out the most effective approaches to treatment of acute venous thromboses.