title: [Jugular vein thrombosis: report of six cases].
abstract: Venous thrombosis in superior extremities and neck represent less than 5% of the total of venous thrombosis. Internal jugular vein thrombosis is associated with intravenous drug abuse, long term venous catheterization, local infection or spontaneous occlusion. The clinical findings are cervical swelling, progressive inflammatory signs overlying sternomastoid muscle, and an important functional limitation. Diagnosis is confirmed by cervical ultrasounds and contrast-enhanced computer tomography. Usual treatment involves anticoagulation and antibiotics, surgery is not frequently needed. We described the management and outcome of six cases of internal jugular vein thrombosis.
authors.affiliation: Servicio de Otorrinolaringología, Hospital Clinic, Barcelona. 32619jsg@comb.es
authors.forename: J J
authors.initials: JJ
authors.lastname: Sanz Gonzalo
authors.forename: I
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Alobid
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Martínez Molina
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Arias Cuchí
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Ruiz
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Cuchí
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007601:Jugular Veins / Q000503:physiopathology* / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D013577:Syndrome; D020246:Venous Thrombosis / Q000503:physiopathology* / Q000601:surgery
vernacular_title: Trombosis de la vena yugular, a propósito de seis casos.