Dialysis access-induced superior vena cava syndrome.
Vascular thrombosis is a complication of dialysis access and thrombosis of the superior vena cava by indwelling dialysis catheters access can cause superior vena cava syndrome. We describe a case of superior vena cava syndrome resulting from a dialysis access catheter placed in the internal jugular vein. Although surgical intervention is often needed to treat dialysis access-related superior vena cava syndrome this patient required only conservative measures for resolution of the syndrome. In this paper we describe the presentation, diagnosis, and management of this case. A review of dialysis access thrombosis complications and treatment options is also presented.
Madan
Atul K
AK
Department of Surgery, University of Tennessee, Memphis, USA.
Allmon
Jon C
JC
Harding
Michael
M
Cheng
Stephen S
SS
Slakey
Douglas P
DP
D000328:Adult; D002405:Catheterization, Central Venous / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006084:Graft Rejection; D006801:Humans; D007601:Jugular Veins; D007676:Kidney Failure, Chronic / Q000601:surgery / Q000628:therapy*; D016030:Kidney Transplantation; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography; D006435:Renal Dialysis / Q000379:methods*; D013479:Superior Vena Cava Syndrome / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery*; D017131:Thrombectomy; D017211:Treatment Failure