Intermittent superior vena cava syndrome caused by a Hickman catheter.
A case of intermittent superior vena cava syndrome caused by a Hickman catheter is reported. The symptoms resolved on removal of the catheter. The use of anticoagulants in conjunction with indwelling venous catheters is discussed.
Preston
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CI
South Wales Radiotherapy and Oncology Service, Velindre Hospital, Cardiff, UK.
Poynton
C H
CH
Williams
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LB
D000971:Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols / Q000008:administration & dosage; D002405:Catheterization, Central Venous / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000295:instrumentation*; D002408:Catheters, Indwelling; D006689:Hodgkin Disease / Q000188:drug therapy; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D013479:Superior Vena Cava Syndrome / Q000209:etiology*