[Recurrent thrombosis of the venous supply of the upper extremity].
The incidence of DVT in axillo-subclavian district is rather low. Up-to-date reports show however it is progressively increasing, owing to the widespread diffusion of intravenous prosthetic devices. While the opportunities of a correct diagnosis are becoming various, particularly because of the development of echo color-Doppler and imaging techniques, there is indecision for the treatment: the question is about a medical and a surgical therapy. Neither the former nor the latter are well established. This case report is about a 61-year-old woman affected by a recurrent DVT of the subclavian and axillary veins, who never underwent operation and/or handling of the venous district. Clinical tests didn't show any well determinate cause of thrombosis. It was decided not to treat the patient surgically, so a medical therapy was undertaken. Now she is completely recovered.
Scarone
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AUSL n. 43, Vigevano, Pavia.
Panella
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Franceschetti
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D000925:Anticoagulants / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001132:Arm / Q000098:blood supply*; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006493:Heparin / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D012008:Recurrence; D019233:Retreatment; D020246:Venous Thrombosis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy; D014859:Warfarin / Q000627:therapeutic use
D000925:Anticoagulants; D014859:Warfarin; D006493:Heparin
Trombosi ricorrente del distretto venoso dell'arto superiore.