Vena Caval Infusions

Inferior Vena Caval Ligation

PULMONARY embolism, which is usually a complication of venous thrombosis in the lower limbs, is responsible for approximately 3 per cent. of howpital deaths. It is a common cause of morbidity and mortality in various medical and surgical conditions. It is generally accepted that anticoagulant therapy has an important place as a prophylactic measure in venous thrombosis and, when efficient, redu...

Superior vena caval aneurysm.

Venous aneurysms arising from the mediastinal systemic veins are rare. There are only 27 reported cases of such aneurysms. Majority arise from the superior vena cava. We are reporting a saccular aneurysm of superior vena cava in a 58-year-old male. The chest radiogram suggested superior mediastinal mass and the computed tomogram was suggestive of aortic arch aneurysm. Aortography and venography...

Vena Caval Anomalies

Anomalous vena cavae can have significant implications for procedures on the right side of the heart. We report a rare anatomical configuration in a 44-year-old female, which to the best of our knowledge, is the first report of such an association. She had a bicuspid aortic valve in conjunction with a persistent left superior vena cava (PLSVC) draining into the coronary sinus, and a left-sided ...

Vena caval filters: a comprehensive review.

Hematologists are often asked to treat patients with venous thromboembolic disease. Although anticoagulation remains the primary therapy for venous thromboembolism, vena caval filters are an important alternative when anticoagulants are contraindicated. To assess the evidence supporting the utility of these devices, a comprehensive review of the English language literature was performed. Except...

Superior vena caval obstruction caused by sarcoidosis.