Balloon-assisted catheter-directed thrombolysis: A novel approach for acute deep vein thrombosis in the lower extremities

Balloon-assisted CDT is an effective, cost-efficient, and safe method for the treatment of acute DVT. It exhibited advantages over routine CDT, including less lysis medication, decreased procedure duration, and higher patency rates. Inferior vena cava filtration is mandatory in balloon-assisted CDT. After thrombus removal, the risk of symptomatic PE did not increase in this approach.