Internal jugular vein thrombosis.
This article presents 3 cases of internal jugular vein thrombosis secondary to central venous cannulation. Two patients were symptomatic with tender cervical swelling. In the third patient, the venous thrombosis was discovered as an incidental finding during major head and neck surgery. All patients responded to conservative management, and there were no instances of embolic phenomena.
D002404:Catheterization / Q000009:adverse effects*; D002496:Central Venous Pressure; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007601:Jugular Veins; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D013350:Subclavian Vein; D013927:Thrombosis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*