Management of Upper Extremity Deep Vein Thrombosis with a Superior Vena Cava Filter - A Case Report -.
10.4266/kjccm.2013.28.1.59
- Author:
Wooil KWON
1
;
Ho Geol RYU
;
Hannah LEE
;
Yongjae YOO
Author Information
1. Department of Surgery, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, Korea.
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
pulmonary embolism;
superior vena cava;
upper extremity deep vein thrombosis;
vena cava filter
- MeSH:
Acalculous Cholecystitis;
Chest Pain;
Cholecystectomy;
Dyspnea;
Esophageal and Gastric Varices;
Hematemesis;
Heparin;
Humans;
Liver Cirrhosis;
Male;
Postoperative Care;
Pulmonary Embolism;
Splenectomy;
Upper Extremity;
Upper Extremity Deep Vein Thrombosis;
Vena Cava Filters;
Vena Cava, Superior;
Warfarin
- From:The Korean Journal of Critical Care Medicine
2013;28(1):59-63
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Upper extremity deep vein thrombosis (UEDVT) is relatively uncommon and superior vena cava (SVC) filter placements are not often encountered due to strict indication. A 33-year old male with underlying protein C/S deficiency and secondary liver cirrhosis was admitted because of hematemesis. The patient was conservatively managed, but underwent elective splenectomy to prevent aggravation of gastric varix. During postoperative care, the patient underwent cholecystectomy for acalculous cholecystitis. During the postoperative course, UEDVT was detected and heparinization was initiated. The patient experienced repeated attacks of severe dyspnea, which was accompanied by chest pain that lasted for 3 to 10 minutes. Repeated episodes of pulmonary thromboembolism were suspected and SVC filter was placed. Warfarin treatment was initiated and the SVC filter was removed about one month later. The case highlights the clinical significance of UEDVT and reports rare case of SVC filter placement. Intensivists should have comprehensive understanding of UEDVT and its management.
