Rare but Life-Threatening Complication: Delayed Common Iliac Vein Perforation by Hemodialysis Catheter

2015 ◽  
Vol 19 (5) ◽  
pp. 523-524
Author(s):  
Kentaro Wada ◽  
Motoo Araki ◽  
Yuko Wada
Keyword(s):  
Iliac Vein ◽  
Common Iliac Vein ◽  
Hemodialysis Catheter ◽  
Life Threatening ◽  
Life Threatening Complication

scholarly journals Slippery Stents: A Case Report and Review of the Literature Describing Patients with May-Thurner Syndrome That Experienced Stent Migration

2019 ◽  
Vol 2019 ◽  
pp. 1-5
Author(s):  
Ramy Mando ◽  
Priscilla Sigua-Arce ◽  
Lisa Spencer ◽  
Alexandra Halalau
Keyword(s):  
Heart Surgery ◽  
Open Heart Surgery ◽  
Iliac Vein ◽  
Stent Migration ◽  
Common Iliac Vein ◽  
Raising Awareness ◽  
Life Threatening ◽  
Life Threatening Complication ◽  
Endovascular Stent Placement ◽  
The Right

Endovascular stent placement is an effective treatment for relieving chronic venous obstruction in patients with May-Thurner Syndrome (MTS) with or without the presence of thrombotic lesions. Stent migration is a rare but potentially life-threatening complication of endovascular stenting. Herein, we describe a case of stent migration from the left common iliac vein into the right heart, requiring open-heart surgery. We also completed a literature review of MTS patients with stent migration in hopes of raising awareness of this rare and life-threatening complication.

May-Thurner syndrome – Are we aware enough?

VASA ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 48 (5) ◽  
pp. 381-388 ◽  
Author(s):  
Katalin Mako ◽  
Attila Puskas
Keyword(s):  
Contraceptive Use ◽  
Iliac Vein ◽  
Common Iliac Vein ◽  
Vein Thrombosis ◽  
Compression Syndrome ◽  
Threatening Condition ◽  
Life Threatening ◽  
Iliac Vein Compression ◽  
Iliac Vein Compression Syndrome ◽  
The Right

Summary. Iliac vein compression syndrome (May-Thurner syndrome – MTS) is an anatomically variable clinical condition in which the left common iliac vein is compressed between the right common iliac artery and the underlying spine. This anatomic variant results in an increased incidence of left iliac or iliofemoral vein thrombosis. It predominantly affects young women in the second or third decades of life with preponderance during pregnancy or oral contraceptive use. Although MTS is rare, its true prevalence is underestimated but it can be a life-threatening condition due to development of pulmonary embolism (PE). In this case based review the authors present three cases of MTS. All patients had been previously confirmed with PE, but despite they were admitted to hospital, diagnosed and correctly treated for PE and investigated for thrombophilia, the iliac vein compression syndrome was not suspected or investigated. With this presentation the authors would like to emphasize that MTS is mostly underdiagnosed, and it needs to be ruled out in left iliofemoral vein thrombosis in young individuals.

Surgical Treatment of Iliofemoral Vein Thrombosis in Pregnancy

1991 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
pp. 255-259 ◽  
Author(s):  
H. Rabl ◽  
H. Fruhwirth ◽  
S. Gutschi ◽  
O. Pascher ◽  
G. Koch
Keyword(s):  
Femoral Vein ◽  
Iliac Vein ◽  
Common Iliac Vein ◽  
Venous Thrombectomy ◽  
Av Fistula ◽  
Vein Thrombosis ◽  
Life Threatening ◽  
Occlusion Rate ◽  
In Pregnancy

The incidence of deep leg vein thrombosis in pregnancy is estimated at 0.13 per 1000 to 1.4 per 100.1−3 One-third occur as isolated, descending iliofemoral vein thromboses, predominantly left-sided. We report our surgical experiences in venous thrombectomy with arteriovenous fistula (AV-fistula) in the groin between the superficial femoral artery and femoral vein in 29 gravidae with a mean age of 27.5 years (range 19–41 years). Thrombosis occurred between the 20th and 36th week of pregnancy. 25 were antepartum two postpartum and two postsectionem. An iliac spur was seen once, as was an AT III deficiency. At the beginning of our series AV-fistula was not performed in three patients who all suffered from re-thrombosis after 24 h. Re-thrombectomy with an AV-fistula was performed successfully. Three of the 26 gravidae with AV-fistula also developed re-thrombosis. In two patients re-thrombectomy was successful, in the third patient the common iliac vein could not be re-opened by thrombectomy and the functioning AF-fistula had been ligated because extensive vulval oedema had developed. Asymptomatic, late re-thrombosis occurred in two patients who were seen at outpatient follow-up. We have seen one mild, non-life-threatening pulmonary embolism on the first postoperative day. No further intraoperative nor postoperative or postpartum complications developed. The re-occlusion rate is 10.3% (3/29), the complication rate is 6.9% (2/29).

scholarly journals A rare life-threatening complication of an indwelling hemodialysis catheter

2008 ◽  
Vol 73 (2) ◽  
pp. 244 ◽  
Author(s):  
A.S. Thakor ◽  
T.F. Hiemstra ◽  
J.R. Bradley
Keyword(s):  
Hemodialysis Catheter ◽  
Life Threatening ◽  
Life Threatening Complication

scholarly journals Delayed Yet Successful Mechanical Thrombectomy for Phlegmasia Cerulea Dolens in a Limb with Severe Arterial Disease and May-Thurner Syndrome

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-5
Author(s):  
Ahmad Said ◽  
Phillip Kraft ◽  
Luay Sayed
Keyword(s):  
Spinal Surgery ◽  
Mechanical Thrombectomy ◽  
Limb Ischemia ◽  
Arterial Disease ◽  
Iliac Vein ◽  
Percutaneous Mechanical Thrombectomy ◽  
Life Threatening ◽  
Iliac Vein Compression ◽  
Life Threatening Complication ◽  
Phlegmasia Cerulea Dolens

Phlegmasia cerulea dolens (PCD) is a rare but life-threatening complication of acute deep venous thrombosis that lacks consensus regarding the approach to management. We present a case of PCD developing shortly after a spinal surgery and manifesting as acute swelling and discoloration in a leg with existing severe atherosclerotic arterial disease. The patient’s critical limb ischemia was completely and rapidly reversed by percutaneous mechanical thrombectomy using the ClotTriever device despite a delay in treatment. An underlying iliac vein compression “May-Thurner” syndrome was discovered using intravascular ultrasound and treated with angioplasty. This case identifies mechanical thrombectomy using the ClotTriever system as a possible effective and safe treatment for PCD.

Endovascular repair of a spontaneous ilio-iliac fistula presenting as pulmonary embolism

VASA ◽  
2011 ◽  
Vol 40 (3) ◽  
pp. 246-250 ◽  
Author(s):  
Melas ◽  
Saratzis ◽  
Abbas ◽  
Sarris ◽  
Saratzis ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pulmonary Embolism ◽  
Endovascular Repair ◽  
Therapeutic Option ◽  
Artery Aneurysm ◽  
Iliac Vein ◽  
Massive Pulmonary Embolism ◽  
Long Term Results ◽  
Common Iliac Vein ◽  
Iliac Artery Aneurysm ◽  
Common Iliac Artery Aneurysm

Spontaneous rupture of a common iliac artery aneurysm into the common iliac vein is a rare phenomenon. We report the case of a 68 year old man admitted with acute cardiac failure and massive pulmonary embolism as a complication of a spontaneous ilio-iliac fistula, secondary to aneurysmal rupture. The aneurysm was successfully excluded using an aorto-uni-iliac stent graft. No complications were noted at 9 months follow-up. Arteriovenous fistulae should be considered in patients with aortic or iliac aneurysms who develop a pulmonary embolism or symptoms of venous congestion. Endovascular repair of these pathologies is a feasible therapeutic option; however long term results remain unknown.

Presentation of Gall Stone Ileus as Gut Obstruction

JMS SKIMS ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 21 (2) ◽  
pp. 117-119
Author(s):  
Munir Ahmad Wani ◽  
Mubarak Ahmad Shan ◽  
Syed Muzamil Andrabi ◽  
Ajaz Ahmad Malik
Keyword(s):  
Abdominal Pain ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Ct Scan ◽  
Bowel Obstruction ◽  
Emergency Surgery ◽  
Gallstone Ileus ◽  
Gall Stone ◽  
Life Threatening ◽  
Life Threatening Complication ◽  
Gall Stone Ileus

Gallstone ileus is an uncommon and often life-threatening complication of cholelithiasis. In this case report, we discuss a difficult diagnostic case of gallstone ileus presenting as small gut obstruction with ischemia. A 56-year-old female presented with abdominal pain and vomiting. A CT scan was performed and showed an evolving bowel obstruction with features of gut ischemia with pneumobilia although no frank hyper density suggestive of a gallstone was noted. The patient underwent emergency surgery and a 60 mm obstructing calculus was removed from the patient's jejunum, with a formal tube cholecystostomy. JMS 2018: 21 (2):117-119

scholarly journals 187 Improving Awareness of Managing Post-Operative Haemorrhage in Patients Undergoing Thyroid and Parathyroid Surgery: The SCOOP Protocol

2021 ◽  
Vol 108 (Supplement_2) ◽  
Author(s):  
S Bhattacharya ◽  
J Jegadeeson ◽  
J Ramsingh ◽  
P Truran
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Staff ◽  
Simulation Training ◽  
Clinical Signs ◽  
Skin Wound ◽  
Junior Doctors ◽  
Parathyroid Surgery ◽  
Surgical Department ◽  
Life Threatening ◽  
Clinical Questions ◽  
Life Threatening Complication

Abstract Introduction Post-operative haemorrhage is a rare but potentially life-threatening complication of thyroid surgery and occurs in 1 in 100 patients. Our aim was to assess current levels of awareness of post-operative haemorrhage in the surgical department and to improve confidence in managing this. Method Questionnaires with a combination of clinical questions were distributed amongst nurses, foundation doctors, senior house officers and registrars in the surgical department. Results There was a clear gap in awareness in all grades. The British Association of Endocrine and Thyroid surgeons (BAETS) have guidance on the management of these patients and in particular the acronym SCOOP (Steristrips removed, Cut subcuticular sutures, Open skin wound, Open strap muscles, Pack wound). 18/24 of participants had not heard of the SCOOP protocol. Most nurses (6/12) all junior doctors (8/8) showed lack of confidence in managing patients with suspected bleeding. Conclusions An informative poster was created for relevant clinical areas as per the BAETS recommendation. These posters outlined the steps in the SCOOP acronymas well as the main clinical signs of haemorrhage. BAETS recommend that all first responders, including nursing staff, junior doctors and the crash team should be aware of the SCOOP protocol. Simulation training sessions are in progress for these members of staff.

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