title: Superior vena cava obstruction presenting as a complication of repeated central venous cannulations.
abstract: Frequent use of central venous cannulations and dialysis catheters has led to increased complications like venous thrombosis and catheter-related sepsis. Superior vena cava subclavian obstruction secondary to extensive thrombosis of the central veins and internal jugular veins is presented. The risk factors, diagnostic modalities, and treatment options are discussed.
authors: St Joseph Hospital, Chicago, IL 60657, USA.
authors: Muhammad Jaffer
authors: MJ
authors: Ansari
authors: Atiq
authors: A
authors: Syed
authors: Warangkhana
authors: W
authors: Wongba
authors: Yousef
authors: Y
authors: Shaikh
authors: Syed
authors: S
authors: Hug
authors: Zohair
authors: Z
authors: Karamally
authors: Mohamed
authors: M
authors: Salem
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002405:Catheterization, Central Venous / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007676:Kidney Failure, Chronic / Q000628:therapy; D006435:Renal Dialysis; D013479:Superior Vena Cava Syndrome / Q000209:etiology*; D013927:Thrombosis / Q000150:complications* / Q000209:etiology