scholarly journals Inferior vena cava thrombosis: A review of current practice

2013 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 32-43 ◽  
Author(s):  
BJ McAree ◽  
ME O’Donnell ◽  
GJ Fitzmaurice ◽  
JA Reid ◽  
RAJ Spence ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Inferior Vena Cava ◽  
Lower Limb ◽  
Inferior Vena ◽  
Vena Cava ◽  
Signs And Symptoms ◽  
Primary Diagnosis ◽  
Imaging Tool ◽  
Ivc Thrombosis ◽  
Vena Cava Thrombosis ◽  
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Mri

Inferior vena cava (IVC) thrombosis remains under-recognised as it is often not pursued as a primary diagnosis. The aetiology of IVC thrombosis can be divided into congenital versus acquired, with all aetiological factors found among Virchow’s triad of stasis, injury and hypercoagulability. Signs and symptoms are related to aetiology and range from no symptoms to cardiovascular collapse. Painful lower limb swelling combined with lower back pain, pyrexia, dilatation of cutaneous abdominal wall veins and a concurrent rise in inflammatory markers are suggestive of IVC thrombosis. Following initial lower limb venous duplex, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is the optimal non-invasive imaging tool. Aetiology directs treatment, which ranges from anticoagulation and lower limb compression to open surgery, with endovascular therapies increasingly favoured. The objective of this review is to assess current literature on the aetiology, presentation, investigation, treatment, prognosis and other factors pertaining to IVC thrombosis.

Inferior Vena Cava Thrombosis, Appendicitis Mimic

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ryan M Kaylor ◽  
Joseph A Gehrz ◽  
Alex A Gutweiler ◽  
James S Cortes
Keyword(s):  
Abdominal Pain ◽  
Inferior Vena Cava ◽  
Inferior Vena ◽  
Vena Cava ◽  
Lower Quadrant ◽  
Quadrant Abdominal Pain ◽  
Vena Cava Thrombosis ◽  
Inferior Vena Cava Thrombosis ◽  
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Mri ◽  
Right Lower Quadrant

ABSTRACT Right lower quadrant abdominal pain is a common presentation to the Emergency Department. While appendicitis is a frequently diagnosed pathology associated with this complaint, there are multiple, well-documented alternatives that must be considered. The authors present a unique case of a 20 year old active duty male who presented with 3 days of acutely worsening right lower quadrant abdominal pain, right flank pain, and anorexia. Following a detailed work-up, computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) demonstrated a bland thrombus within the inferior vena cava (IVC) secondary to a vascular web. This case highlights the difficulty in astutely diagnosing appendicitis utilizing clinical examination and scoring metrics. While IVC thrombosis is a rare phenomenon, it should be considered in the emergency physician’s differential for right lower quadrant abdominal pain, particularly when additional nonspecific symptoms are present.

scholarly journals Three Different Morphologies of Inferior Vena Cava Thrombosis: Case Reports

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-3 ◽  
Author(s):  
Satoshi Okayama ◽  
Yasuki Nakada ◽  
Shiro Uemura ◽  
Yoshihiko Saito
Keyword(s):  
Inferior Vena Cava ◽  
Inferior Vena ◽  
Case Reports ◽  
Vena Cava ◽  
Relevant Information ◽  
Hospitalized Patients ◽  
Significant Complication ◽  
Ivc Thrombosis ◽  
Vena Cava Thrombosis ◽  
Inferior Vena Cava Thrombosis

Inferior vena cava (IVC) thrombosis is a rare but significant complication in hospitalized patients. However, relevant information regarding IVC thrombosis, especially on its morphology, remains scarce. We present three cases of IVC thrombosis, with each showing a different morphology: mural, floating, and small polyp-like thrombus.

Pediatric child abuse victim with posttraumatic inferior vena cava thrombosis

2014 ◽  
Vol 30 (5) ◽  
pp. 569-571 ◽  
Author(s):  
Meggan L. Goodpasture ◽  
Kristen A. Zeller ◽  
John K. Petty
Keyword(s):  
Child Abuse ◽  
Inferior Vena Cava ◽  
Inferior Vena ◽  
Vena Cava ◽  
Vena Cava Thrombosis ◽  
Inferior Vena Cava Thrombosis

Retrieval of Bard Simon Nitinol inferior vena cava filters: Approaches, technical successes, complications, and clinical outcomes

2021 ◽  
pp. 026835552092598
Author(s):  
Jacob J Bundy ◽  
Jeffrey Forris Beecham Chick ◽  
Ravi N Srinivasa ◽  
Kyle J Cooper ◽  
Joseph J Gemmete ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Inferior Vena Cava ◽  
Inferior Vena ◽  
Vena Cava ◽  
Inferior Vena Cava Filters ◽  
Vena Cava Filters ◽  
Venous Thromboembolic Events ◽  
Venous Thromboembolic ◽  
Vena Cava Thrombosis ◽  
Inferior Vena Cava Thrombosis

Objective The Simon Nitinol filter is a bi-level filtration device designed for permanent implantation that is no longer commercially available, but may result in similar complications to current commercially available long term indwelling temporary or permanent filters. Complications related to indwelling inferior vena cava filters include inferior vena cava thrombosis, inferior vena cava penetration, filter migration, and filter fracture. There is a paucity of reports describing the technical aspects related to retrieval of Simon Nitinol filters. Materials and methods This study consisted of five patients with Simon Nitinol filters and describes the indication for retrieval, the retrieval techniques used to remove the filters, technical success, complications, and clinical course. Results The indications for retrieval included: abdominal pain ( n = 2; 40%), iliocaval thrombosis ( n = 1; 20%), identification of an intracardiac filter fragment ( n = 1; 20%), and recurrent venous thromboembolic events ( n = 1; 20%). Retrieval techniques included: biopsy forceps ( n = 3; 60%), excimer laser extraction sheaths ( n = 3; 60%), hangman modified loop snares ( n = 3; 60%), rigid endobronchial forceps ( n = 2; 40%), and balloon deflection ( n = 2; 40%). All filters were successfully retrieved. One patient developed a post-procedural intramuscular hematoma near the site of right internal jugular sheath placement. Conclusions Simon Nitinol filters may be retrieved safely and effectively using advanced inferior vena cava filter retrieval techniques.

Outcomes of Ultrasonic Accelerated Thrombolysis for Inferior Vena Cava Thrombosis

2015 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 131 ◽  
Author(s):  
L. Lajoie ◽  
A. Lee ◽  
M. Wilderman ◽  
M. Napolitano ◽  
G. Simonian ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Inferior Vena Cava ◽  
Inferior Vena ◽  
Vena Cava ◽  
Vena Cava Thrombosis ◽  
Inferior Vena Cava Thrombosis
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