Long-term outcomes of patients investigated for suspected upper extremities deep venous thrombosis irrespective of imaging results.

Background: Outcome data are limited for upper extremity deep venous thrombosis (UEDVT). The outcomes of patients investigated for, but without UEDVT remain uncertain.

Methods: Retrospective analysis of clinical records of adult patients undergoing Doppler ultrasound for potential UEDVT between 1 January 2007 and 31 December 2014 was undertaken.