Deep Vein Thrombosis Treatment in Turkey
About Deep Vein Thrombosis
Key Highlights
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Directly targets and removes the dangerous blood clot to prevent life-threatening pulmonary embolism.Helps preserve vein valve function, reducing the risk of long-term complications like post-thrombotic syndrome (chronic leg pain and swelling).Minimally invasive catheter-based options often lead to faster symptom relief and recovery compared to medication alone for large clots.Can be a critical intervention for patients who cannot tolerate standard blood-thinning (anticoagulant) medications.Performed by specialized vascular surgeons with expertise in managing complex venous disorders.
Who is this surgery for?
- Extensive iliofemoral DVT (large clot in the pelvis or upper thigh) causing severe symptoms like major swelling and pain.
- Phlegmasia cerulea dolens, a rare but severe form of DVT that threatens limb viability.
- Failure of or contraindication to anticoagulant (blood-thinning) therapy.
- High risk of or recurrent pulmonary embolism despite adequate anticoagulation.
- Young, otherwise healthy patients with a large proximal DVT, where preserving long-term vein health is a priority.
- Worsening symptoms or clot progression while on appropriate medical therapy.
How to prepare
- Comprehensive diagnostic imaging, typically a duplex ultrasound or CT venogram, to precisely locate and assess the clot.
- Detailed review of medical history, allergies (especially to contrast dye), and current medications.
- Blood tests to check clotting function, kidney function, and overall health.
- Discontinuation of certain blood-thinning medications as directed by the surgeon and hematologist.
- Fasting for several hours before the procedure if sedation or anesthesia is planned.
- Discussion of the procedure, risks, benefits, and alternative treatments to provide informed consent.
Risks & possible complications
- Bleeding or hematoma at the catheter insertion site.
- Allergic reaction to contrast dye used during imaging.
- Damage to the blood vessel or surrounding structures.
- Infection.
- New or worsening blood clot formation.
- For thrombolysis: Risk of significant internal bleeding, including in the brain (intracranial hemorrhage).
- For IVC filter placement: Filter migration, fracture, or perforation of the vena cava; increased risk of DVT in the long term.
- Contrast-induced kidney injury.
Recovery & hospital stay
- Initial monitoring in a recovery area for several hours to watch for bleeding or other complications.
- For catheter-based procedures, pressure may be applied to the insertion site, and you will need to keep the leg straight for a few hours.
- Resumption of anticoagulant medication as prescribed to prevent new clots.
- Use of compression stockings is crucial to reduce swelling and prevent post-thrombotic syndrome.
- Gradual increase in walking and mobility as tolerated, with leg elevation when resting.
- Follow-up ultrasound scans to monitor vein health and ensure the clot has been successfully treated.
- Adherence to all follow-up appointments with the vascular surgeon and possibly a hematologist.
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Typical hospital stay:
1-3 days
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Expected recovery time:
2-6 weeks
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering deep vein thrombosis in Turkey, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Popular choices for deep vein thrombosis in Turkey include Liv Hospital Ankara, Istinye Üniversitesi Hastanesi Liv, VM Medical Park Pendik Hastanesi, Medical Park Florya, Medical Park Bahçelievler, known for experienced specialists and advanced surgical infrastructure.
Look at the doctor’s years of experience, hospital association, patient reviews, and how often they perform deep vein thrombosis. MediFyr helps you compare vascular surgeons and book consultations online.
The overall cost depends on hospital category, surgeon’s experience, room type, implant or device used (if any), length of stay, tests, and post-operative care. Our team can help you get cost estimates from multiple hospitals before you decide.
Procedure cost in other countries
Here is an overview of how the estimated cost, hospital stay, and recovery time for deep vein thrombosis compare across other countries where we have data.
Top hospitals for Deep Vein Thrombosis in Turkey
These partner hospitals in Turkey have dedicated vascular surgery teams and experience managing patients undergoing deep vein thrombosis.
Instabul, Turkey
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Sara Johnson, a 42-year-old high school...
Sara Johnson, a 42-year-old high school English teacher and mother of two young children, had always been active. Her diagnosis came as a shock. Three weeks after a minor knee surgery, her left calf became swollen, tight, and turned a deep red. Walking to her classroom felt like wading through concrete, and a persistent, dull ache kept her up at night. Her primary care physician, concerned about her recent surgery and family history of clotting disorders, ordered an ultrasound which confirmed an extensive Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) from her calf into her thigh. The vascular surgeon, Dr. Evans, explained that due to the clot's size and location, along with Sara's relative youth and active lifestyle, she was a candidate for a catheter-directed thrombolysis procedure. This minimally invasive treatment would use a catheter to deliver clot-busting medication directly to the blockage. Terrified of the words 'blood clot' and 'surgery,' Sara was consumed with anxiety about a pulmonary embolism and her long-term ability to keep up with her kids. The procedure itself, done under sedation, was not painful. She spent two nights in the hospital on a monitored drip. The emotional turning point came with the follow-up ultrasound showing the clot was almost completely dissolved. Within a month, the swelling and discoloration had dramatically improved. Sara's recovery involved wearing a compression stocking and starting a blood thinner, but she was back to gentle walks with her children in two weeks. The profound fear has been replaced by vigilant caution and immense gratitude. She now advocates for DVT awareness among her colleagues and feels a fierce determination to not let the experience define her vitality.