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An Unusual Cause of Left Brachiocephalic Vein Occlusion: Extrinsic Compression by the Aortic Arch in a Hemodialysis Patient / 대한내과학회지
Korean Journal of Medicine ; : 597-601, 2013.
Artículo en Coreano | WPRIM | ID: wpr-193301
ABSTRACT
The most common cause of central venous obstruction including left braciocephalic vein is intrinsic stenosis associated with a previous central venous catheter or other devices. Occasionally, patients with no history of central venous catheterization present with left brachiocephalic vein occlusion. This occurs as a result of extrinsic compression of the brachiocephalic vein by adjacent vascular structures, especially the aortic arch and its branches. Here, we report a case of left brachiocephalic vein compression caused by a tortuous, ectatic aortic arch in a patient with no history of central vein catheterization. To our knowledge, this is the first report of extrinsic compression of the brachiocephalic vein by the aortic arch in Korea.
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Texto completo: Disponible Índice: WPRIM (Pacífico Occidental) Asunto principal: Aorta Torácica / Arteriopatías Oclusivas / Venas / Cateterismo Venoso Central / Cateterismo / Venas Braquiocefálicas / Diálisis Renal / Constricción Patológica / Catéteres / Catéteres Venosos Centrales Límite: Humanos País/Región como asunto: Asia Idioma: Coreano Revista: Korean Journal of Medicine Año: 2013 Tipo del documento: Artículo

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Texto completo: Disponible Índice: WPRIM (Pacífico Occidental) Asunto principal: Aorta Torácica / Arteriopatías Oclusivas / Venas / Cateterismo Venoso Central / Cateterismo / Venas Braquiocefálicas / Diálisis Renal / Constricción Patológica / Catéteres / Catéteres Venosos Centrales Límite: Humanos País/Región como asunto: Asia Idioma: Coreano Revista: Korean Journal of Medicine Año: 2013 Tipo del documento: Artículo