Objective: To determine the long-term incidence, risk factors, and associated morbidity and
mortality of recurrent deep vein thrombosis (DVT). Summary Background Data: Few studies
have examined the long-term natural history and impact of recurrent DVT. Methods: We
conducted a prospective observational study that followed 153 consecutive patients with an
acute first episode of DVT. Clinical examination and ultrasound were performed serially for
at least 5 years. Location and extent of the initial DVT, recurrence, pulmonary embolism …

An estimated 12–25% of adnexal torsion is found in pregnant women; the authors sought to
characterize this rare and dangerous condition as the published data on this population
currently comprise only small case series and anecdotal case reports. This case-control
study compared the manifestations, treatment, and outcomes of adnexal torsion in pregnant
vs. non-pregnant women. The study population included a total of 118 women with
surgically confirmed adnexal torsion, 41 of whom were pregnant, in two institutions in Tel …