[Ambulatory therapy of acute deep thrombophlebitis]

A 53-year-old man developed deep vein thrombosis seven days after arthroscopic meniscectomy. He was successfully treated at home with a low-molecular-weight heparin followed by oral anticoagulation. Today, low-molecular-weight heparins are the initial treatment of choice for acute deep vein thrombosis. Due to the simplicity of administration, they have the potential for allowing home treatment. Several recently published randomised and controlled studies have demonstrated the feasibility, safety and efficacy of home treatment.