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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2012-01-01
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Series: | Case Reports in Vascular Medicine |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2012/469619 |