Superior vena cava thrombosis induced by chemotherapy port: About a case
Centre hospitalier de Troyes , service de chirurgie vasculaire périphérique ,Troyes ,France.
Case Study
World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews, 2024, 23(01), 1035–1038
Article DOI: 10.30574/wjarr.2024.23.1.2067
Publication history:
Received on 17 May 2024; revised on 09 July 2024; accepted on 12 July 2024
Abstract:
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.
Keywords:
Superior vena cava; Chemotherapy port; Endovascular treatment
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