genitourinary disorders
Renal Vein Thrombosis
Treatment of Renal Vein Thrombosis
Treatment of underlying disorder Anticoagulation For acute renal vein thrombosis, thrombolysis and sometimes thrombectomy, usually percutaneous catheter-directed thrombectomy The underlying disorder should be treated. should be started immediately if no invasive intervention is planned. Anticoagulation minimizes risk of new thrombi, promotes recanalization of vessels with existing clots, and improves renal function. Anticoagulation should be continued for at least 6 to 12 months and, if a hypercoagulability disorder (eg, persistent Overview of Nephrotic Syndrome ) is present, indefinitely. Patients with acute renal vein thrombosis and AKI should undergo thrombolytic therapy with or without thrombectomy. Use of a percutaneous catheter for thrombectomy or thrombolysis is currently recommended. Surgical thrombectomy is rarely used but should be considered if it cannot be treated with percutaneous catheter thrombectomy and/or thrombolysis. 