Table 1 The characteristics and locations of DVT presented in patients included in the study
Location of the postoperative DVTs | No. (%) of thrombi (n = 84) | No. (%) of patients (n = 48) |
|---|---|---|
Proximal DVTs | 18 (21.4%) | 13 (27.1%) |
 Common femoral vein | 2 (2.4%) |  |
 Deep femoral vein | 1 (1.2%) |  |
 Femoral vein | 5 (6.0%) |  |
 Popliteal vein | 10 (11.9%) |  |
Distal DVTs | 66 (78.6%) | 35 (72.9%) |
 Posterior tibial vein | 26 (31.0%) |  |
 Anterior tibial vein | 1 (1.2%) |  |
 Peroneal vein | 39 (46.4%) |  |