Thrombogenic Catheter-Associated Superior Vena Cava Syndrome
Joint Authors
Berg, Kenneth
Kman, Nicholas E.
Shaikh, Imran
Source
Case Reports in Infectious Diseases
Issue
Vol. 2013, Issue 2013 (31 Dec. 2013), pp.1-3, 3 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2013-10-01
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
3
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Superior vena cava syndrome has historically been associated with malignancy.
With the increasing use of indwelling central lines, catheters, and pacemakers in the past decade, there have been an increasing number of cases associated with thrombosis rather than by direct external compression.
Patients presenting to the ED with an acute process of SVC syndrome need to be assessed in a timely fashion.
Computed tomography angiography (CTA) or magnetic resonance angiogram (MRA) are superb modalities for diagnosis and can quickly be used in the ED.
Treatment is oriented towards the underlying cause of the syndrome.
In cases of thrombogenic catheter-associated SVC syndrome, anticoagulation is the mainstay of treatment.
We present a case report and discussion of a 56-year-old male with a history of metastatic colorectal cancer and an indwelling central venous port with acute signs and symptoms of superior vena cava syndrome.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Shaikh, Imran& Berg, Kenneth& Kman, Nicholas E.. 2013. Thrombogenic Catheter-Associated Superior Vena Cava Syndrome. Case Reports in Infectious Diseases،Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-498541
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Shaikh, Imran…[et al.]. Thrombogenic Catheter-Associated Superior Vena Cava Syndrome. Case Reports in Infectious Diseases No. 2013 (2013), pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-498541
American Medical Association (AMA)
Shaikh, Imran& Berg, Kenneth& Kman, Nicholas E.. Thrombogenic Catheter-Associated Superior Vena Cava Syndrome. Case Reports in Infectious Diseases. 2013. Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-498541
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-498541