title: Primary venous obstruction of the upper extremity.
abstract: Three cases of primary axillary and subclavian venous obstruction presented herein demonstrated the classic findings of swelling, aching or pain, and discoloration following effort in an otherwise healthy person. The clinical diagnosis was confirmed by venography. Residual changes were frequent after treatment that included anticoagulation and thrombectomy.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001367:Axillary Vein; D005260:Female; D006493:Heparin / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010690:Phlebography; D013350:Subclavian Vein; D013924:Thrombophlebitis / Q000188:drug therapy; D014689:Venous Insufficiency / Q000188:drug therapy
chemical_list: D006493:Heparin