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Iliofemoral region (phlegmasia alba et coerulea dolens), v. cava inferior, axilosubclavian region, v. cava superior – Perthes syndrome (blue mask).
Inferior v. cava inferior
Causes
Thrombosis proceeding from the iliac region (high risk of pulmonary embolism). Also venostasis in right heart insufficiency. Ongoing thrombosis of the hepatic veins (Budd-Chiari syndrome). Tumor ingrowth – Grawitz , hepatocellular carcinoma . Complications of catheterization. Post-operative (liver transplant...).
Clinical manifestations
Pains in the abdomen, lower abdomen, lumbar region, sometimes shoot to DK. Venostasis of the liver (hepatomegaly), ascites , swelling of both DK. Renal insufficiency.
Diagnostics
Cavography.
Treatment
Dilation, event by inserting a stent. The operation is very risky (necessary circulatory arrest in deep hypothermia).
Closure of the axillosubclavian region
Causes
Most often as a complication of CVK, pacemaker insertion, with TOS or after excessive exertion or sports (tennis...), pulmonary embolism (very rare).
Clinical manifestations
Swelling, light cyanosis, filling of superficial veins HK.
Diagnostics
Using ultrasound.
Treatment
Conservative (elevation, cold compresses, antiphlogistics for lighter forms). Local fibrinolysis with subsequent heparinization is optimal. Surgical treatment – thrombectomy.
Superior v. cava syndrome
Causes
Malignant mediastinal tumors ( bronchogenic carcinoma , non-Hodgkin's lymphoma ), or thrombosis complicating an established CVK
Clinical manifestations
Swelling of the neck, face and HK, cyanosis, changes from brain edema (behavior and consciousness disorders, papilledema), often shortness of breath .
Diagnostics
Phlebography (after managing the acute condition, look for the cause - tumor).
Treatment
- Thrombosis – remove the catheter, fibrinolysis with subsequent anticoagulant therapy
- Signs of brain edema – corticoids , mannitol.
- Tumor - radiotherapy.
- Surgical solution – bypass , stent insertion.
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