Inferior vena cava occlusion causing syncope during upper extremity exertion treated with iliocaval venous revascularization

• Published in: Journal of vascular surgery cases Vol. 1; no. 3; pp. 208 - 210
• Main Authors: Hardy, David M., MD, Bartholomew, John, MD, Park, Woosup M., MD
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier Inc 01.09.2015; Elsevier
• Subjects: Surgery

Inferior vena cava (IVC) thrombosis is rare, but its incidence is increased in those with IVC filters or inflammatory bowel disease. Once the IVC is thrombosed, venous return is via collateral channels on the torso and retroperitoneum. Limitations in this collateral venous return can result in sympt...