Superior vena cava syndrome due to subclavian hemodialysis catheters.
Publication/Presentation Date
6-1-1990
Abstract
The widespread use of subclavian dialysis catheters has revealed a high incidence of venous thrombosis and exposed their potential to cause major obstructive complications that may compromise permanent vascular access. We describe for the first time a patient who developed superior vena cava syndrome secondary to central vein stenosis caused by multiple uses of subclavian dialysis catheters. Central vein stenosis in our patient probably caused the failure of permanent vascular accesses in the upper extremities and rendered both arms useless for any further temporary or permanent vascular access. In view of these late vascular complications, use of subclavian dialysis catheters should be kept to a minimum by creating an early permanent vascular access.
Volume
155
Issue
6
First Page
274
Last Page
277
ISSN
0026-4075
Published In/Presented At
Aujla, N., McCauley, J., & Sorkin, M. (1990). Superior vena cava syndrome due to subclavian hemodialysis catheters. Military medicine, 155(6), 274–277.
Disciplines
Business Administration, Management, and Operations | Health and Medical Administration | Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods
PubMedID
2122307
Department(s)
Administration and Leadership
Document Type
Article