|
Abstract
|
|
|
|
Non-malignant superior vena cava syndrome due to indwelling catheters is rising in prevalence, reaching 1-3% of patients with central venous catheters. Surgical treatment is curative and long-standing. More than 5 million central venous catheters are now being implanted in the United States and are associated with upper extremity or central vein deep vein thrombosis in 7-30% of patients. Herein, we present a case of 18 year old male patient with history of end stage renal disease with recurrent use of indwelling catheters for haemodialysis admitted for surgical management of non-malignant superior vena cava occlusion by PTFE graft.
|
|
|
|
|
|
Keywords :
|
Superior Vena Cava Syndrome, Indwelling catheters, Kidney Failure, Thrombosis, Renal Dialysis.
|
|