title: Vacuum-assisted thrombectomy device (AngioVac) in the management of symptomatic iliocaval thrombosis.
abstract: Three patients with complete iliocaval thrombosis causing symptomatic leg swelling failed initial treatment with standard pharmacomechanical techniques. The occluded segments of the inferior vena cava and iliac veins were subsequently treated with the AngioVac Cannula (AngioDynamics, Latham, New York) and extracorporeal venous bypass circuit. In each patient, symptoms improved after treatment. This report discusses potential benefits and ancillary techniques of using the AngioVac device for iliocaval venous thrombosis.
authors.affiliation: VIR Chicago, 911 Elm Street, Suite 327, Hinsdale, IL 60521.
authors.forename: Steven J
authors.initials: SJ
authors.lastname: Smith
authors.affiliation: VIR Chicago, 911 Elm Street, Suite 327, Hinsdale, IL 60521.
authors.forename: George
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Behrens
authors.affiliation: VIR Chicago, 911 Elm Street, Suite 327, Hinsdale, IL 60521.
authors.forename: Luke E
authors.initials: LE
authors.lastname: Sewall
authors.affiliation: VIR Chicago, 911 Elm Street, Suite 327, Hinsdale, IL 60521. Electronic address: mjsichlau@gmail.com.
authors.forename: Michael J
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Sichlau
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D002404:Catheterization / Q000295:instrumentation*; D004867:Equipment Design; D019544:Equipment Failure Analysis; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007084:Iliac Vein / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010690:Phlebography / Q000379:methods; D015641:Radiography, Interventional / Q000379:methods; D013396:Suction / Q000295:instrumentation; D017131:Thrombectomy / Q000295:instrumentation*; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014682:Vena Cava, Inferior / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D020246:Venous Thrombosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*