Results of catheter-directed thrombolysis for acute ilio-femoral deep venous thrombosis - A retrospective cohort study.

Background: Catheter-directed thrombolysis may prevent post-thrombotic syndrome in patients with ilio-femoral deep venous thrombosis. We performed a retrospective review of prospectively collected follow-up data to evaluate the results of catheter-directed thrombolysis at our institution.

Method: Patients admitted for venous thrombolysis were included in the study and their files screened for information regarding results and technical aspects of treatment and patient status on follow-up.

Reliability of endosonography in evaluation of anal fistulae and abscesses.

Objective: To assess the reliability of anal endosonography (AES) in the diagnosis of anal fistulae and abscesses.

Material And Methods: 86 patients with different types of anal fistulae and abscesses were prospectively examined with a 7.0 MHz transducer.