Abstract

A superior vena cava syndrome developed in a patient with liver cirrhosis 6 months after implantation of a peritoneovenous shunt. Local fibrinolytic therapy resulted only in a transient improvement of clinical symptoms. Persistent patency of the superior vena cava and shunt function was regained only after percutaneous recanalization and balloon dilatation of the thrombotically occluded caval vein.

Full Text
Paper version not known

Talk to us

Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have

Schedule a call

Disclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.