Thrombosis of the superior vena cava due to deep venous catheterization: apropos of a case

Authors

  • Yanet Ruiz Morán Hospital Clínico Quirúrgico “Arnaldo Milián Castro”, Santa Clara, Villa Clara, Cuba
  • Ángel Antonio Urbay Ruiz Hospital Clínico Quirúrgico “Arnaldo Milián Castro”, Santa Clara, Villa Clara, Cuba

Keywords:

superior vena cava syndrome/diagnosis, catheterization, central venous

Abstract

The syndrome of the superior vena cava is the set of signs and symptoms resulting from the partial or complete obstruction of the superior vena cava. Early diagnosis is critical for effective treatment and is characterized by dyspnea and the classic triad of edema in short cape, facial cyanosis and thoraco-brachial collateral circulation. Imaging techniques are used for diagnosis and a histological diagnosis is needed for confirmation. Treatment should be as early as possible. This paper describes a case admitted to the Intensive Care Unit 2 of our hospital with thrombosis due to central venous catheter. It is important to consider the possibility of this complication and identify it in time to treat it because the disorders arising from this syndrome can threaten the life of the patient.

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Author Biographies

Yanet Ruiz Morán, Hospital Clínico Quirúrgico “Arnaldo Milián Castro”, Santa Clara, Villa Clara, Cuba

Licenciada en Enfermería

Ángel Antonio Urbay Ruiz, Hospital Clínico Quirúrgico “Arnaldo Milián Castro”, Santa Clara, Villa Clara, Cuba

Especialista de I y II Grado en Medicina Interna. Especialista de I y II Grado en Medicina Intensiva y Emergencias. Máster en Educación Médica Superior. Máster en Urgencias Médicas. Máster en  Enfermedades Infecciosas. Profesor Auxiliar de la Universidad de Ciencias Médicas de Villa Clara “Dr. Serafín Ruiz de Zárate Ruiz”.

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Ruiz Morán Y, Urbay Ruiz Ángel A. Thrombosis of the superior vena cava due to deep venous catheterization: apropos of a case. Acta Méd Centro [Internet]. 2011 Jul. 1 [cited 2026 Jan. 29];5(3):14. Available from: https://revactamedicacentro.sld.cu/index.php/amc/article/view/581

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Vol. 5 No. 3 (2011): July-Septembre. Special Issue of Hospital Scientifics Event

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