1. Azygos Vein Central Venous Access in a Patient with Thoracic Central Venous Obstruction.
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Santini A, Veith C, and Mousa A
- Subjects
- Female, Humans, Jugular Veins pathology, Middle Aged, Superior Vena Cava Syndrome etiology, Vascular Diseases etiology, Vascular Patency, alpha 1-Antitrypsin Deficiency therapy, Azygos Vein, Catheterization, Central Venous methods, alpha 1-Antitrypsin Deficiency complications
- Abstract
This is a report of a 45-year-old female with thoracic central venous obstruction (TCVO) and alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency requiring an implanted port for infusions. The azygos vein was used for catheter access in the setting of an occluded right internal jugular vein, bilateral innominate, and superior vena cava. A literature review examines the etiology of TCVO and superior vena cava syndrome (SVC), as well as the potential benefits and complications for using the azygos vein in patients with TCVO requiring port or catheter venous access., (Copyright © 2021 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.)
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- 2022
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