Superior vena cava thrombosis induced by chemotherapy port: About a case
Superior vena cava syndrome is secondary to obstruction of the superior vena cava and/or brachiocephalic venous trunk, which are currently common during venous catheterization (implantable chamber, dialysis catheter or during placement of an endocavitary stimulation lead). We report the case of a 50...
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| Published in | World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews Vol. 23; no. 1; pp. 1035 - 1038 |
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| Main Authors | , |
| Format | Journal Article |
| Language | English |
| Published |
30.07.2024
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| Online Access | Get full text |
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| Summary: | Superior vena cava syndrome is secondary to obstruction of the superior vena cava and/or brachiocephalic venous trunk, which are currently common during venous catheterization (implantable chamber, dialysis catheter or during placement of an endocavitary stimulation lead). We report the case of a 50-year-old patient with beta thalassemia who had been wearing a chemotherapy box for 2 years, and presented with clinically symptomatic superior vena cava syndrome. A phleboscanner was ordered, showing a tight stenosis of the superior vena cava. A double-approach angioplasty was performed with good postoperative results. |
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| ISSN: | 2581-9615 2581-9615 |
| DOI: | 10.30574/wjarr.2024.23.1.2067 |