Subclavian-axillary vein thrombosis following implantation of a pacemaker catheter in the internal jugular vein

Internal jugular vein occlusion test for rapid diagnosis of misplaced subclavian vein catheter into the internal jugular vein.

BACKGROUND During subclavian vein catheterization, the most common misplacement of the catheter is cephalad, into the ipsilateral internal jugular vein (IJV). This can be detected by chest radiography. However, after any repositioning of the catheter, subsequent chest radiography is required. In an effort to simplify the detection of a misplaced subclavian vein catheter, the authors assessed a ...

Primary subclavian-axillary vein thrombosis.

Primary thrombosis of the subclavian-axillary vein is a condition of uncertain origin resulting in proximal arm swelling, discomfort on use, and prominence of engorged collateral veins in the upper arm and chest. The literature is reviewed and the authors' own experience with 23 patients, evaluated from 1950 through 1966, is detailed. This disorder is a clinically distinct venous complication o...

Internal Jugular Vein Thrombosis following Oropharyngeal Infection

Internal jugular vein thrombosis (IJVT) is a rare condition which may lead to life-threatening complications such as sepsis and pulmonary embolism. Prolonged central venous catheterization, intravenous (IV) drug use, trauma, and radiotherapy are the most frequent causes of the IJVT. IJVT that develops after the oropharyngeal infection is a quite rare situation today. In this paper, a 37-year-ol...

Effort thrombosis of the subclavian-axillary vein.

OBJECTIVE The aim of this study is to outline the clinical patterns, diagnosis and the outcome of patients with 'effort' subclavian-axillary vein thrombosis. METHODS The medical records of 7 patients diagnosed with 'effort' subclavian-axillary vein thrombosis between 1992 and 2000 at the Princess Basma Teaching Hospital, Irbid, Jordan were reviewed. Patients with secondary subclavian-axillary...

Internal jugular vein cannulation versus subclavian vein cannulation. A surgeon's view: the subclavian vein.