Catheter induced superior vena cava syndrome aggravated by shunt placement.
A case is presented of a dialysis catheter induced SVC syndrome aggravated by a recently surgically created AV fistula. Conventional angiography as well as computed tomography showed a catheter induced stenosis in the SVC. Removal of the catheter and treatment with anticoagulants resulted in resolution of the syndrome without the need for invasive endovascular intervention.
Verbeek
W H M
WH
Department of Nephrology, St. Lucas Andreas Hospital, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
Riezebos
R K
RK
Siegert
C E H
CE
Weijmer
M C
MC
D001132:Arm / Q000098:blood supply*; D001166:Arteriovenous Shunt, Surgical / Q000009:adverse effects*; D002405:Catheterization, Central Venous / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D007676:Kidney Failure, Chronic / Q000628:therapy; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D006435:Renal Dialysis / Q000379:methods; D013479:Superior Vena Cava Syndrome / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed