Catheter-Induced Thrombosis of the Superior Vena Cava

There has been an increase in the use of central venous catheters (CVCs) in clinical practice. One of the most dangerous complications associated with their use is symptomatic or asymptomatic thrombosis (T), sometimes associated with superior vena cava (SVC) syndrome, resulting from impaired venous...

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Main Authors: Elio Venturini, Lucia Becuzzi, Lucia Magni
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2012-01-01
Series:Case Reports in Vascular Medicine
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2012/469619