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Diagnosis and Management of Subclavian Vein Thrombosis: Three Case Reports and Review of LiteratureDepartment of Surgery, Countess of Chester Hospital, Chester, United Kingdom, richsmith{at}doctors.org.uk
Department of Surgery, Countess of Chester Hospital, Chester, United Kingdom Axillosubclavian vein thrombosis is seen relatively infrequently in clinical practice when compared with lower limb deep-venous thrombosis; however, it is a condition that can result in significant morbidity if managed suboptimally. A multimodal treatment approach has been increasingly adopted with thrombolysis and/or thoracic outlet decompression being favored over anticoagulation alone, although the evidence base to support this approach is limited. In all, 3 cases are reported, which highlight numerous pertinent issues relating to the diagnostic and therapeutic options available.
Key Words: axillosubclavian vein thrombosis Paget-Schroetter syndrome
Angiology, Vol. 59, No. 1,
100-106 (2008) |
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