Iatrogenic superior vena cava syndrome with spontaneous improvement.
We describe a patient in whom superior vena cava syndrome developed after central venous catheterization and infusion of caustic medications. The diagnosis was proven by venography. Because anticoagulant therapy was contraindicated, the patient was clinically observed and the syndrome improved spontaneously. Follow-up venographic examination was normal.
D002404:Catheterization / Q000009:adverse effects; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007049:Iatrogenic Disease; D008875:Middle Aged; D013577:Syndrome; D013924:Thrombophlebitis / Q000150:complications / Q000209:etiology; D014652:Vascular Diseases / Q000209:etiology; D014683:Vena Cava, Superior