Abstract: Objective To explore the management of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) of lower limbs in patients with severe craniocerebral injury.Methods The clinical data of 9 patients of severe craniocerebral injury with DVT were analyzed respectively.Results All 9 patients were given medicine therapy including thrombolytic, anti coagulating, anti platelet aggregation and antibiotics. 3 cases were cured, 1 case was improved, 4 cases died and 1 case discharged by himself. Conclusion There are risk factors for DVT in patients with severe craniocerebral injury. Early prophylaxis is important. Early diagnosis and treatment are benefited.

Key words: severe craniocerebral injury, deep vein thrombosis, management