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1/1160. Catheter-directed thrombolysis for thromboembolic disease during pregnancy: a viable option.

    Anticoagulation with intravenous heparin has been the standard treatment for the management of gestational thromboembolic complications. Catheter-directed thrombolysis is an encouraging approach for the treatment of thromboembolic disease and has not been previously reported during pregnancy. One gravid woman with pulmonary embolism, critically ill, and hemodynamically compromised, and two gravid women with iliofemoral venous thrombosis, who failed to respond to standard treatment with intravenous heparin, were treated with catheter-directed urokinase. All three patients experienced rapid resolution of symptoms and successful pregnancy outcomes. In our three patients, catheter-directed thrombolysis for thromboembolic disease during pregnancy allowed rapid resolution of hemodynamic abnormalities and/or resolution of thrombus. Catheter-directed thrombolysis offered a reasonably safe alternative to prolonged medical management in these young, otherwise healthy, patients. Long-term, it may prevent the postphlebitic syndrome. ( info)

2/1160. Spontaneous rupture of hepatic hydatid cyst causing inferior vena cava thrombosis.

    We report a patient with an infected hepatic hydatid cyst, which spontaneously ruptured into the inferior vena cava, with resultant thrombosis of the inferior vena cava, and left renal, right common iliac and right external iliac veins. ( info)

3/1160. Post-traumatic thrombosis of a segmental branch of the inferior mesenteric vein.

    We report the case of man with post-traumatic thrombosis in a segmental branch of the inferior mesenteric vein with secondary venous congestion and ischemia of the sigmoid colon. We discuss the current imaging modalities for diagnosing venous thrombosis and their relative significance. ( info)

4/1160. Developing venous gangrene in deep vein thrombosis: intraarterial low-dose burst therapy with urokinase--case reports.

    Two patients with developing venous gangrene of the lower extremity and contraindications to systemic thrombolytic therapy are presented. Low-dose intraarterial burst therapy with urokinase provided rapid amelioration of symptoms and avoided amputation without any serious bleeding complications in both patients. ( info)

5/1160. Lupus anticoagulant syndrome: case report.

    A twenty seven year old female was referred to our department with deep vein thrombosis, abnormal activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT) ratio 1:60 and prothrombin time (PT) INR of 3:11. She had history of loss of pregnancies previously. Coagulation tests with pooled normal fresh plasma did not correct a PTT because of a coagulation inhibitor and only partially corrected PT. kaolin clotting time (KCT) of patient plasma (PP) and a mixture of PP/normal plasma (NP) detected the lupus anticoagulant (LA). Venereal disease Laboratory (VDRL) test on the patient's serum was positive with low titre 1:8 while treponema pallidum haemaglutination test (TPHA) was negative. Anticardiolipin antibodies IgG were raised while IgM levels were within normal levels. This was a case of lupus anticoagulant syndrome. The patient was treated with unfractionated heparin and warfarin and later started on salicylates and prednisone. ( info)

6/1160. An alternative approach: antegrade catheter-directed thrombolysis in a case of phlegmasia cerulea dolens.

    Phlegmasia cerulea dolens is an uncommon sequela of severe deep venous thrombosis of the lower extremities. Characterized by massive edema, arterial and venous compromise, and threats to limb and life, this clinical entity is a clear indication for thrombolytic therapy. We report an innovative approach to conventional thrombolysis via a lesser saphenous vein cut-down. This simple technique is a safe, reliable alternative to present methods of achieving deep venous access. Hence, it should be considered as an addition to the treatment armamentarium for massive deep venous thrombosis of the lower extremity. ( info)

7/1160. Central venous catheter-associated thrombosis in severe haemophilia.

    Significant subclavian vein thromboses associated with indwelling fully implanted (port-a-cath) devices are described in two boys with severe haemophilia A and factor viii inhibitors. Investigations were prompted by prominent chest wall veins in one case, whereas the thrombosis was a chance finding in the other case during investigation of mechanical dislocation of the catheter tubing. Extensive collateral venous circulations were demonstrated by venography in both instances indicating that the thrombus had been present for some time. Possible contributing factors to the thromboses included desensitization therapy (both patients), high-dose FEIBA (in one patient) and use of lower doses of heparin for line flush than that recommended by some authors. Neither patient had a familial or non-familial predisposition to thrombosis. ( info)

8/1160. Atrial and venous thrombosis secondary to septic arthritis of the sacroiliac joint in a child with hereditary protein c deficiency.

    Septic arthritis and osteomyelitis in children is seldom accompanied by calf vein thrombosis and rarely by atrial thrombosis. We report the case of an 11-year, 5-month-old boy with septic arthritis and osteomyelitis of the sacroiliac region who developed deep venous thrombosis, in addition to life-threatening right atrial thrombosis. After an intensive hematologic investigation, a hereditary protein c deficiency was revealed. The association of venous thrombosis with septic arthritis or osteomyelitis should raise the possibility of the presence of protein c deficiency. ( info)

9/1160. Primary venous aneurysms--case reports.

    Venous aneurysms are rare lesions that may be the source of pulmonary emboli and can result in death. The authors have recently treated several patients who had venous aneurysms of the upper extremity, lower extremity, and jugular system. Venous aneurysms usually appear to have a safe natural history in these locations, although all of the reported patients required surgery after the development of symptoms owing to complaints of pain, and/or cosmetic appearance, and/or a diagnosis of thrombosis. These cases are presented, along with a review of venous aneurysms occurring at other sites and their causes. ( info)

10/1160. Intrafibular varix: MR diagnosis.

    We describe a case of a surgically proven intraosseous venous anomaly of the fibula in a patient who presented with ankle pain and swelling with deep venous thrombosis. MRI, including gadolinium-enhanced MR angiography, provides a less invasive means than conventional venography for diagnosing these lesions and assessing venous patency while also allowing for evaluation of extravascular structures. ( info)
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