Abstract
References
- Cihan Y.B, Dönmez H. A Colon Cancer Patient of a Vena Cava Superior Syndrome Secondary to Catheter Related Thrombosis: A Case Report. Acta Oncol Tur.. 2011; 44(1): 32-5
Abstract
One of the major complications of central venous catheterization is venous thrombosis. It can be rarely combined with superior vena cava syndrome (SVCS). In this case report we aimed to present a 54-year old male patient who admitted emergency service and were taken to intensive care due to respiratory distress after venous thrombosis.
The patient who underwent chemotherapy due to colon carcinoma had respiratory distress and cyanosis in his head and neck. Magnetic resonance angiography showed extensive thrombosis in his bilateral jugular veins, and the tissue plasminogen activator was administered by intraclot injection. After fibrinolytic therapy the patient’s symptoms and the signs of SVCS disappeared. Thrombolysis performed by interventional radiology is an effective method in the treatment of SVCS.
Keywords
Vascular Access Devices Catheterization Thrombosis Superior Vena Cava Syndrome Fibrinolysis
References
- Cihan Y.B, Dönmez H. A Colon Cancer Patient of a Vena Cava Superior Syndrome Secondary to Catheter Related Thrombosis: A Case Report. Acta Oncol Tur.. 2011; 44(1): 32-5
Details
| Subjects | Health Care Administration |
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| Journal Section | Case Report |
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| Publication Date | December 28, 2016 |
| Acceptance Date | April 25, 2016 |
| Published in Issue | Year 2016 Volume: 6 Issue: 4 |