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Alsheekh A, Kibrik P, Marks N, Ascher E, Hingorani A. Venous stenting versus venous ablation. Vascular 2024:17085381241273222. [PMID: 39186809 DOI: 10.1177/17085381241273222] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/28/2024]
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BACKGROUND The minimally invasive procedures of venous ablation and iliac vein stenting are evolving treatment options for venous insufficiency. Yet, there are no studies directly comparing the outcome of these procedures. We performed a survey on patients who had both procedures, to determine if either procedure helped more and if there is any other clinical factor related to the outcome. METHOD We collected data between Jan 2012 and Feb 2019 from 726 patients who failed to improve swelling after conservative management. The patients underwent iliac vein stenting and vein ablations. We recorded patient assessment of the leg immediately after completion of both procedures. Follow-up was performed using in-person questionnaires by asking if improvement in lower extremity swelling occurred and if so, which procedure helped more. RESULTS Of the 726 patients who underwent endovenous closure and iliac vein stent placement, 254 (35%) were males. The average age of the patients was 70 (±13.7 SD, range 29-103) years. The presenting symptom (C of CEAP classification) of lower extremity limb venous disease was 34.8%, 44.6%, 5.6%, and 15% for C3-C6, respectively. Patients were asked about swelling, and they stated: swelling is better (605, 83.3%), swelling is not better (118, 16.3%), and not sure if there is any improvement in swelling (3, 0.4%). Patients stated the following completion of both procedures: both procedures equally helped (129, 18%), iliac vein stent superior (167, 23%), endovenous ablation superior (177, 24%), neither helped (112, 16%), and not sure which procedure helped more (141, 19%). After ANOVA, we concluded that older patients (average = 72.5 years) were more often not sure which procedure helped more (p = .024), and younger patients (average = 68.4 years) stated that endovenous ablation helped more (p = .014). There were no significant differences between the groups regarding gender (p = .9), laterality (p = .33), or presenting symptoms scores (p = .9). There was no statistical relationship between the procedure that was performed first and the procedure that helped more (p = 0.095). CONCLUSION In this qualitative assessment, preliminary data suggest that the comparative role of iliac vein stent versus endovenous ablation warrants further study. The data were broadly distributed, and neither procedure was superior. In addition, 16% of the patients stated that neither procedure helped. The age of patients may also play a role in their procedure preferences and their subjective assessment for improvement.
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- Ahmad Alsheekh
- Total Vascular Care, NYU Langone Health, Brooklyn, NY, USA
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- Total Vascular Care, NYU Langone Health, Brooklyn, NY, USA
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- Total Vascular Care, NYU Langone Health, Brooklyn, NY, USA
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- Total Vascular Care, NYU Langone Health, Brooklyn, NY, USA
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- Total Vascular Care, NYU Langone Health, Brooklyn, NY, USA
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Lofroth J, Pourghadiri A, Hadjivassiliou A, Heran M, Legiehn G, Ho S, Dhatt R. Total Iliocaval Reconstruction in a Complex Palliative Patient with Malignant Inferior Vena Cava Syndrome. Curr Oncol 2024; 31:3978-3984. [PMID: 39057166 PMCID: PMC11275574 DOI: 10.3390/curroncol31070294] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/20/2024] [Revised: 07/04/2024] [Accepted: 07/08/2024] [Indexed: 07/28/2024] Open
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Inferior vena cava (IVC) compression secondary to mass effect is accompanied by edema, ascites, back and abdominal pain, and central nervous system symptoms. Most IVC syndrome cases described in the literature focus on the focal treatment of IVC lesions, and reports of complete iliocaval reconstructions secondary to malignant IVC syndrome in the palliative context are limited. In this case report, we describe the clinical presentation, technical approach, and symptomatic outcomes of a patient with extensive malignant compression and invasion of the iliofemoral venous system. An 82-year-old male with metastatic lung cancer invading the right upper quadrant of the abdomen presented with scrotal and bilateral lower extremity edema, as well as anasarca. Computed tomography (CT) demonstrated an 11 cm right adrenal metastasis and extensive retroperitoneal lymphadenopathy resulting in the compression of the IVC and iliac veins. Femoral venography demonstrated extensive collateral venous pathway formation with the opacification of the para-lumbar and vertebral veins, in addition to the vertebral/sacral venous plexus. Iliocaval reconstruction was performed using venous-dedicated stents. This case report highlights a technically successful total iliocaval reconstruction in a complex palliative patient with diffuse metastatic disease resulting in IVC compression and syndrome.
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- Jack Lofroth
- Faculty of Medicine, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z4, Canada
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z4, Canada
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- Department of Radiology, Vancouver General Hospital, Vancouver, BC V5Z 1M9, Canada
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- Department of Radiology, Vancouver General Hospital, Vancouver, BC V5Z 1M9, Canada
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- Department of Radiology, Vancouver General Hospital, Vancouver, BC V5Z 1M9, Canada
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- Department of Radiology, Vancouver General Hospital, Vancouver, BC V5Z 1M9, Canada
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Hingorani A, Ascher E, Chait J, Hingorani A. Risk factors for low back pain after iliac vein stenting for non-thrombotic iliac vein lesions. J Vasc Surg Venous Lymphat Disord 2024; 12:101822. [PMID: 38237676 DOI: 10.1016/j.jvsv.2024.101822] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/22/2023] [Revised: 01/04/2024] [Accepted: 01/07/2024] [Indexed: 02/10/2024]
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OBJECTIVE Iliac vein stenting is an option being explored to treat chronic venous insufficiency. We have noted that our most common postoperative complication is low back pain after stent placement, which is occasionally quite severe. We wanted to investigate risk factors that are involved in this phenomenon and identify potentially modifiable factors. METHODS Patients who failed 3 months of conservative therapy had iliac vein interrogation performed. We limited the scope of this database to non-thrombotic iliac vein lesions treated in the office in which Wallstents were placed. Data were collected from September 2012 to August 2020 for 2308 consecutive outpatients who underwent 3747 procedures. Before August 2016, patients received pre-procedure oral valium (n = 2679) and thereafter, patients received intravenous (IV) sedation (n = 1068). A pain score, on a Likert scale ranging from 0 to 10, was assessed within 1 hour postoperatively. We analyzed the medications administered and correlated them with pain scores. RESULTS The average of all the pain scores was 0.86 (range, 0-10; standard deviation [SD], 2.00). Age had a slight inverse effect on pain scores (r = -0.12; P < .00001). Presenting signs (based upon CEAP) (P = .11) and body mass index (P = .88) did not have a significant effect on pain scores. Average pain score for females (0.96) was slightly higher than for males (0.70), with P < .0001. Average pain score for procedures on the right side (0.67) was lower than for procedures on the left side (1.01), with P < .0001. Average pain score for patients who received IV sedation (mean, 0.68; SD, 1.58) was lower than that for those who did not (mean, 0.93; SD, 2.15), with P = .0004. When using a single agent, propofol was associated with the lowest pain scores (P < .0001). Toradol displayed a dose-dependent effect on pain score (P < .0001). The best combination of agents for pain control was propofol and toradol together. CONCLUSIONS Overall, the vast majority of pain scores were low. Factors that were associated with lower pain scores were older age, male sex, procedures on the right side, and IV sedation, in particular with the use of propofol. These data may help us better target patients anticipated to have high pain scores and suggest the preferential use of propofol and toradol.
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- Amrit Hingorani
- Division of Vascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, NYU Brooklyn and Total Vascular Care, Brooklyn, NY
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- Division of Vascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, NYU Brooklyn and Total Vascular Care, Brooklyn, NY
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- Division of Vascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
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- Division of Vascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, NYU Brooklyn and Total Vascular Care, Brooklyn, NY.
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Murali N, Gupta R, Desai KR. The role of iliac vein stent placement in pelvic venous disorder management. J Vasc Surg Venous Lymphat Disord 2024; 12:101696. [PMID: 37977520 DOI: 10.1016/j.jvsv.2023.101696] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2023] [Revised: 09/28/2023] [Accepted: 10/09/2023] [Indexed: 11/19/2023]
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Pelvic venous disease (PeVD) has historically been challenging to diagnose and treat. This paper describes a comprehensive approach to the diagnosis of PeVD and reviews the role of iliac vein stent placement in treatment. Patient selection is vital for non-thrombotic iliac vein lesions (NIVLs) as only a small subset of patients with an NIVL will benefit from stent placement. There is limited, inconclusive data on optimal treatment for patients with both primary ovarian vein reflux and an NIVL. Patients with chronic post-thrombotic outflow obstruction typically have a more favorable risk/benefit ratio for intervention but require anticoagulation and close follow-up due to poorer long-term stent patency. Intravascular ultrasound is a useful tool for identifying obstructive lesions, sizing stents, and planning landing zones. More research is needed to characterize underlying pathophysiology, validate thresholds for intervention, develop reliable methods for outcomes assessment, and determine treatment response. Until this data is produced, an individualized treatment approach is warranted.
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- Nikitha Murali
- Section of Interventional Radiology, Department of Radiology, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL
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- Section of Interventional Radiology, Department of Radiology, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL
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- Section of Interventional Radiology, Department of Radiology, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL.
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Shahat M, Abdelbaqy OMA, AbdelHakam AM, Ali SH, Attalla K. Can cross-sectional imaging replace diagnostic venography in pelvic venous disorder (PeVD)? J Vasc Surg Venous Lymphat Disord 2024; 12:101724. [PMID: 38135217 DOI: 10.1016/j.jvsv.2023.101724] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/24/2023] [Revised: 11/14/2023] [Accepted: 11/16/2023] [Indexed: 12/24/2023]
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OBJECTIVE The primary etiology of pelvic venous disorder is multifactorial and challengeable in vascular surgery as it mandates multidisciplinary team cooperation for its evaluation and management. METHODS All patients investigated for pelvic venous disorder in a high-volume, tertiary referral university hospital were identified and analyzed retrospectively during the period (March 2021 through September 2022). Demographic and medical data were scored. Agreement between the noninvasive modalities (computed tomographic venography [CTV] or magnetic resonance venography [MRV]) and diagnostic venography in detecting the refluxing pelvic veins was analyzed. Sensitivity, specificity, and diagnostic accuracy are also measured. No patients' treatments were reported in this study as the treatment is scheduled in other sessions in some cases and is out of the scope of this article. All patients had a diagnostic venogram regardless of the axial imaging modality. The main goal was to compare cross-sectional imaging with diagnostic venography. RESULTS The total number of patients was 120 with a mean age of 34.4 ± 7.1 years; 86.7% were multiparous. All patients presented chronic pelvic pain with vulvoperineal and/or atypical lower limb varicosities. Then patients were divided into two groups: those with CTV and those with MRV. Sensitivity, specificity, and diagnostic accuracy of CTV were 50%, 33%, and 47% for the detection of incompetent ovarian veins, 83%, 33%, and 53% for the detection of incompetent internal iliac veins, and 50%, 40%, and 47% for the detection of incompetent pelvic plexus veins, respectively, whereas time-resolved MRV achieved sensitivity, specificity, and diagnostic accuracy of 73%, 25%, and 60% for the detection of incompetent ovarian veins, 75%, 46%, and 53% for the detection of incompetent internal iliac veins, and 67%, 33% and 60% for detection of incompetent pelvic plexus veins, respectively. CONCLUSIONS The desire to avoid the drawbacks of diagnostic venography led to an increase in the use of noninvasive imaging modalities. Our results achieved acceptable sensitivity, specificity, and diagnostic accuracy outcomes for cross-sectional imaging with the superiority of MRV over CTV in diagnosing PCS.
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- Mohammed Shahat
- Department of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Assiut University Hospitals, Assiut, Egypt.
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- Department of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Assiut University Hospitals, Assiut, Egypt
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- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Assiut University Hospitals, Assiut, Egypt
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- Department of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Assiut University Hospitals, Assiut, Egypt
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- Department of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Assiut University Hospitals, Assiut, Egypt
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Li X, Ruff C, Rafailidis V, Grozinger G, Cokkinos D, Kirksey L, Levitin A, Gadani S, Partovi S. Noninvasive and invasive imaging of lower-extremity acute and chronic venous thrombotic disease. Vasc Med 2023; 28:592-603. [PMID: 37792749 DOI: 10.1177/1358863x231198069] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/06/2023]
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The spectrum of venous thromboembolic (VTE) disease encompasses both acute deep venous thrombosis (DVT) and chronic postthrombotic changes (CPC). A large percentage of acute DVT patients experience recurrent VTE despite adequate anticoagulation, and may progress to CPC. Further, the role of iliocaval venous obstruction (ICVO) in lower-extremity VTE has been increasingly recognized in recent years. Imaging continues to play an important role in both acute and chronic venous disease. Venous duplex ultrasound remains the gold standard for diagnosing acute VTE. However, imaging of CPC is more complex and may involve computed tomography, magnetic resonance, contrast-enhanced ultrasound, or intravascular ultrasound. In this narrative review, we aim to discuss the full spectrum of venous disease imaging for both acute and chronic venous thrombotic disease.
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- Xin Li
- Department of Radiology, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, University of Tubingen, Tubingen, Germany
- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Neuroradiology, University of Tubingen, Tubingen, Germany
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- Department of Clinical Radiology, AHEPA University Hospital of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, University of Tubingen, Tubingen, Germany
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, The Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, OH, USA
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- Division of Interventional Radiology, The Cleveland Clinic Imaging Institute, Cleveland, OH, USA
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- Division of Interventional Radiology, The Cleveland Clinic Imaging Institute, Cleveland, OH, USA
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- Division of Interventional Radiology, The Cleveland Clinic Imaging Institute, Cleveland, OH, USA
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Kim JH, Lee SK, Kim JY. Iliac vein compression syndrome by lumbar degenerative changes is associated with deep vein thrombosis after total knee arthroplasty. Arch Orthop Trauma Surg 2023; 143:5833-5842. [PMID: 36799994 DOI: 10.1007/s00402-023-04811-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/18/2022] [Accepted: 02/04/2023] [Indexed: 02/18/2023]
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INTRODUCTION This study aimed to identify whether iliac vein compression syndrome(IVCS) is associated with deep vein thrombosis(DVT) after total knee arthroplasty(TKA) and whether lower lumbar degenerative changes were risk factors for IVCS. MATERIALS AND METHODS A total of 259 consecutive patients who underwent TKA from January 2019 to March 2022 was retrospectively reviewed. Preoperative plain radiographs of lumbar spines and CT venography (CTV) for DVT diagnosis at postoperative 7 days were performed in all patients. Imaging findings of lower lumbar degenerative changes were analyzed on plain radiograph including lateral osteophytes, scoliosis, lateralolisthesis, retrolisthesis, anterolisthesis, and lower lumbar lordosis angle (LLLA). Percent compression at the left common iliac vein (LCIV) and right common iliac vein (RCIV) as well as DVT were evaluated on CTV. Moreover, IVCS was defined as greater than 50% of compression of the iliac vein on CTV. RESULTS DVT occurred in 79 patients (30.5%) after TKA. The overall occurrence of DVT was significantly higher in patients with IVCS of LCIV (52.8%) than those without (18.8%, P < 0.001). When DVT was further subdivided, compared to non-IVCS, IVCS of LCIV was significantly associated with bilateral DVT (P < 0.001, both), especially distal DVT (P < 0.001, both), and IVCS of RCIV was significantly associated with right-side DVT (P = 0.031), especially popliteal (P = 0.008) and distal DVT(P = 0.011). Female patients (OR: 3.945, P = 0.039), presence of left osteophyte (OR: 2.348, P = 0.006), and higher LLLA (OR: 1.082, P < 0.001) were significantly associated with IVCS of LCIV, and presence of right osteophyte (OR: 3.494, P = 0.017) was significantly associated with IVCS of RCIV. CONCLUSION IVCS was significantly associated with DVT after TKA and lumbar degenerative changes with lateral osteophytes and hyperlordosis were significant risk factors for IVCS.
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- Jun-Ho Kim
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Center for Joint Diseases, Kyung Hee University Hospital at Gangdong, 05278, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Radiology, St. Vincent's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, 06591, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Radiology, St. Vincent's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, 06591, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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Finkelstein ER, Crist TE, Shao T, Mella-Catinchi J, Xu KY. The utility of computed tomography venography in the routine evaluation of patients who present to a lymphedema center with lower extremity edema. J Vasc Surg Venous Lymphat Disord 2023; 11:1055-1062. [PMID: 37196921 DOI: 10.1016/j.jvsv.2023.05.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2023] [Revised: 04/13/2023] [Accepted: 05/08/2023] [Indexed: 05/19/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Computed tomography venography (CTV) is not routinely used to screen patients presenting with a presumed lower extremity lymphedema diagnosis for left iliac vein obstruction (IVO) or May-Thurner syndrome (MTS). The objective of this study is to determine the utility of routine CTV screening for these patients by evaluating the proportion presenting with clinically significant CTV-identified left IVO. METHODS We retrospectively reviewed 121 patients who had presented to our lymphedema center with lower extremity edema between November 2020 and May 2022. Information regarding demographics, comorbidities, lymphedema characteristics, and imaging reports was collected. Cases of IVO present on CTV were reviewed by a multidisciplinary team to determine the clinical significance of the CTV findings. RESULTS Of the patients with complete imaging studies, 49% (n = 25) had abnormal lymphoscintigraphy findings, 45% (n = 46) had reflux on ultrasound, and 11.4% (n = 9) had IVO on CTV. Seven patients (6%) had CTV findings of IVO and edema of either the isolated left (n = 4) or bilateral (n = 3) lower extremities. Cases of IVO on CTV were determined by the multidisciplinary team to be the predominant cause of lower extremity edema for three of these seven cases (43%; or 2.5% of all 121 patients). CONCLUSIONS Six percent of patients presenting to a lymphedema center with lower extremity edema had left-sided IVO on CTV suggestive of MTS. However, the cases of IVO were determined to be clinically significant <50% of the time or for 2.5% of all patients. CTV should be reserved for patients with isolated left-sided or bilateral lower extremity edema with a greater left-sided component and a history of findings that raise clinical suspicion for MTS.
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- Emily R Finkelstein
- Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL
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- Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL
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- Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL
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- Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL
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- Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL.
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Yang L, Xu H, Hu S, Yao S. A case of duplicated inferior vena cava with bilateral iliac vein compression. J Interv Med 2023; 6:134-136. [PMID: 37846335 PMCID: PMC10577052 DOI: 10.1016/j.jimed.2023.07.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/12/2022] [Revised: 07/06/2023] [Accepted: 07/08/2023] [Indexed: 10/18/2023] Open
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Duplicated inferior vena cava with bilateral iliac vein compression is extremely rare. We report a case of an 87-year-old man presented with bilateral lower extremity swelling, who was noted to have duplicated inferior vena cava, as revealed by computed tomography angiography (CTA). This revealed bilateral iliac vein compression caused by surrounding structures. Anticoagulant treatment combined with stent implantation completely alleviated this chronic debilitating condition during the follow-up of 2 months with no recurrence.
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- Liang Yang
- Gaochun Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, China
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- Gaochun Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, China
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- Gaochun Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, China
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Chen HW, Chen CH, Fan YJ, Lin CY, Hsu WH, Su IC, Lin CL, Chiang YC, Huang HM. CFD Study of the Effect of the Angle Pattern on Iliac Vein Compression Syndrome. Bioengineering (Basel) 2023; 10:688. [PMID: 37370619 DOI: 10.3390/bioengineering10060688] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2023] [Revised: 05/29/2023] [Accepted: 05/31/2023] [Indexed: 06/29/2023] Open
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Iliac vein compression syndrome (IVCS, or May-Thurner syndrome) occurs due to the compression of the left common iliac vein between the lumbar spine and right common iliac artery. Because most patients with compression are asymptomatic, the syndrome is difficult to diagnose based on the degree of anatomical compression. In this study, we investigated how the tilt angle of the left common iliac vein affects the flow patterns in the compressed blood vessel using three-dimensional computational fluid dynamic (CFD) simulations to determine the flow fields generated after compression sites. A patient-specific iliac venous CFD model was created to verify the boundary conditions and hemodynamic parameter set in this study. Thirty-one patient-specific CFD models with various iliac venous angles were developed using computed tomography (CT) angiograms. The angles between the right or left common iliac vein and inferior vena cava at the confluence level of the common iliac vein were defined as α1 and α2. Flow fields and vortex locations after compression were calculated and compared according to the tilt angle of the veins. Our results showed that α2 affected the incidence of flow field disturbance. At α2 angles greater than 60 degrees, the incidence rate of blood flow disturbance was 90%. In addition, when α2 and α1 + α2 angles were used as indicators, significant differences in tilt angle were found between veins with laminar, transitional, and turbulent flow (p < 0.05). Using this mathematical simulation, we concluded that the tilt angle of the left common iliac vein can be used as an auxiliary indicator to determine IVCS and its severity, and as a reference for clinical decision making.
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- Hsuan-Wei Chen
- Graduate Institute of Biomedical Materials and Tissue Engineering, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 11031, Taiwan
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- Department of Imaging Medicine, Taipei Medical University Hospital, Taipei 11031, Taiwan
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- School of Biomedical Engineering, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 11031, Taiwan
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- Department of Radiology, Tri-Service General Hospital, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei 114202, Taiwan
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- Department of Lymphovascular Surgery, Taipei Municipal Wanfang Hospital, Taipei 11600, Taiwan
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- Department of Surgery, School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 11031, Taiwan
- Department of Neurosurgery, Taipei Medical University-Shuang Ho Hospital, Ministry of Health and Welfare, New Taipei City 235041, Taiwan
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- Medical Device Innovation and Translation Center, Department of Biomedical Engineering, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei 112304, Taiwan
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Chinese Culture University, Taipei 111396, Taiwan
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- School of Dentistry, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 11031, Taiwan
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Li C, Zhan Y, Wang Z, Gao Y, Ye K, Lu X, Qiu P, Yao C. Effect of stent treatment on hemodynamics in iliac vein compression syndrome with collateral vein. Med Eng Phys 2023; 115:103983. [PMID: 37120173 DOI: 10.1016/j.medengphy.2023.103983] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/03/2022] [Revised: 03/17/2023] [Accepted: 04/19/2023] [Indexed: 05/01/2023]
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BACKGROUND Iliac vein compression syndrome (IVCS) leads to blood flow obstruction in the lower extremities and is usually treated with stents, but stenting may worsen the hemodynamics and increase the risk of thrombosis in the iliac vein. The present work evaluates the advantages and disadvantages of the stent on IVCS with a collateral vein. METHODS The computational fluid dynamics method is adopted to analyze the preoperative and postoperative flow fields in a typical IVCS. The geometric models of the iliac vein are constructed from medical imaging data. The porous model is used to simulate the flow obstruction in IVCS. RESULTS The preoperative and postoperative hemodynamic characteristics in the iliac vein are obtained, e.g., the pressure gradient at two ends of the compressive region and the wall shear stress. It is found that the stenting restores the blood flow in the left iliac vein. CONCLUSION Impacts of the stent are classified into short-term and long-term effects. The short-term effects are beneficial in relieving IVCS, i.e., shortening the blood stasis and reducing the pressure gradient. The long-term effects increase the risk of thrombosis in the stent, i.e., enlarging wall shear stress due to a large corner and a diameter constriction in the distal vessel, and suggests the need to develop a venous stent for IVCS.
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- Chaoqun Li
- College of Civil Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, 230009, Hefei, China
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- Department of General Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, 230011, China; Department of General Surgery, Anhui Public Health Clinical Center, Hefei, 230011, China
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- College of Civil Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, 230009, Hefei, China
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- College of Civil Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, 230009, Hefei, China
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, 200011, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, 200011, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, 200011, Shanghai, China.
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- College of Civil Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, 230009, Hefei, China.
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Pride L, Jackson K, Woody J, Everett C. Endovascular Repair of Iatrogenic Inferior Vena Cava and Iliac Vein Injury: A Case Series and Review of the Literature. Vasc Endovascular Surg 2023:15385744231163964. [PMID: 36920124 DOI: 10.1177/15385744231163964] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/16/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Iatrogenic injury to the large abdominopelvic veins can he highly morbid, and open surgical repair is technically challenging. Endovascular repair with covered stenting across the injured segment offers an alternative to open surgical management. We present a series of patients with operative injury to the inferior vena cava (IVC) and iliac veins who were treated utilizing an endovascular approach and review the available literature on this technique. METHODS A PubMed keyword and MeSH term search was performed, and titles were reviewed for relevance by the first author. Studies related to endovascular repair of iatrogenic injury to the IVC and iliac veins were then read in detail for possible inclusion in the review. Those deemed appropriate were further analyzed for interventional approach, stent type and size, technical success, post-procedural pharmacologic management, complications and surveillance strategy. RESULTS The initial search resulted in 6221 publications. A total of 17 met criteria for inclusion, all of which were case reports or series. Twenty-six patients were described as suffering iatrogenic injury to the IVC or iliac veins, treated with various types and sizes of stents. All cases achieved technical success with hemorrhage control. Procedural complications occurred in 15.4% of cases, including 3 cases of acute thrombus formation and 1 case of stenosis caudal to the initial stent edge requiring additional stenting. Two additional patients experienced stent occlusion in the surveillance period. CONCLUSIONS Endovascular repair of iatrogenic injury to the IVC and iliac veins can be an effective management option. However, due to limited data regarding this approach, many technical questions remain, including ideal size and type of stent graft, necessity and duration of post-procedural anticoagulant or antiplatelet therapy and appropriate surveillance. Additionally, long term outcomes in this population have not yet been described.
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- Laura Pride
- 1421Augusta University/University of Georgia Medical Partnership, Athens, GA, USA
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Jiang XD, Ye SL, Zhang M, Li XQ, Sun LL. Clinical implications of hemodynamic analysis for the three-dimension iliac vein model with different stenosis. Heliyon 2023; 9:e13681. [PMID: 36865449 PMCID: PMC9971184 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e13681] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2022] [Revised: 02/06/2023] [Accepted: 02/07/2023] [Indexed: 02/13/2023] Open
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Background The aim of this study was to perform hemodynamic simulations of a three-dimension ideal inferior vena cava-iliac vein model with artificial stenosis to determine the degree of stenosis that requires clinical intervention. Methods Four three-dimension stenosis models (30%, 50%, 70%, and 90% stenosis) were constructed using commercial software (Solidworks). The inlet flow rates were acquired from previous literatures to perform the hemodynamic simulations. Changes in the old blood volume fraction, as well conventional hemodynamic parameters including pressure, differential pressure, wall shear stress, and flow patterns, over time were recorded. The pressure at the telecentric region of the stenosis increased with increasing degree of stenosis. Results For the 70% stenosis model, the pressure at the telecentric region of the stenosis reached 341 Pa, and the differential pressure between the two ends of the stenosis was 363 Pa (approximately 2.7 mmHg). Moreover, in the 70% and 90% stenosis models, there was a marked change in wall shear stress in the stenosis and the proximal end region, and the flow patterns began to show the phenomenon of flow separation. Blood stasis analysis showed that the 70% stenosis model had the slowest decrease in old blood volume fraction, while the proximal end region had the largest blood residue (15%). Conclusion Iliac vein stenosis of approximately 70% is associated with clinically relevant hemodynamic changes, and is more closely related to DVT than other degrees of stenosis.
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- Corresponding author. Department of Vascular Surgery, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, The Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School, #321 Zhongshan Road, Nanjing, 210008, Jiangsu, China.
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- Corresponding author. Department of Vascular Surgery, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, The Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School, #321 Zhongshan Road, Nanjing, 210008, Jiangsu, China.
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Zeman J, Kompella R, Lee J, Kim AS. Case report: Non-thrombotic iliac vein lesion: an unusual cause of unilateral leg swelling in a patient with endometrial carcinoma. Front Cardiovasc Med 2023; 10:1115870. [PMID: 37200980 PMCID: PMC10185828 DOI: 10.3389/fcvm.2023.1115870] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/04/2022] [Accepted: 04/12/2023] [Indexed: 05/20/2023] Open
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81-year-old female presented with subacute right lower extremity edema due to iliac vein compression by a markedly enlarged external iliac lymph node later identified as newly relapsed metastatic endometrial carcinoma. The patient underwent a full evaluation of the iliac vein lesion and cancer and had an intravenous stent placed with complete resolution of symptoms post-procedure.
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- Jan Zeman
- Department of Internal Medicine, University of Connecticut Health Center, Farmington, CT, United States
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- Department of Internal Medicine, University of Connecticut Health Center, Farmington, CT, United States
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- Department of Internal Medicine, University of Connecticut Health Center, Farmington, CT, United States
- Calhoun Cardiology Center, University of Connecticut Health Center, Farmington, CT, United States
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- Department of Internal Medicine, University of Connecticut Health Center, Farmington, CT, United States
- Calhoun Cardiology Center, University of Connecticut Health Center, Farmington, CT, United States
- Correspondence: Agnes S. Kim
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Sheikh AB, Fudim M, Garg I, Minhas AMK, Sobotka AA, Patel MR, Eng MH, Sobotka PA. The Clinical Problem of Pelvic Venous Disorders. Interv Cardiol Clin 2022; 11:307-324. [PMID: 35710285 DOI: 10.1016/j.iccl.2022.03.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Pelvic venous disorders are inter-related pathologic conditions caused by reflux and obstruction in the pelvic veins. It can present a spectrum of clinical features based on the route of transmission of venous hypertension to either distal or caudal venous reservoirs. Imaging can help to visualize pelvic vascular and visceral structures to rule out other gynecologic, gastrointestinal, and urologic diseases. Endovascular treatment, owing to its low invasive nature and high success rate, has become the mainstay in the management of pelvic venous disorders. This article reviews the pathophysiology, clinical presentations, and diagnostic and therapeutic approaches to pelvic venous disorders.
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- Abu Baker Sheikh
- Department of Internal Medicine, University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center, 1021 Medical Arts Avenue NE, Albuquerque, NM 87102, USA
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- Division of Cardiology, Duke University Medical Center, 200 Trent Drive, Durham, NC 27710, USA; Duke Clinical Research Institute, 300 West Morgan Street, Durham, NC 27701, USA.
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- Department of Internal Medicine, University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center, 1021 Medical Arts Avenue NE, Albuquerque, NM 87102, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Forrest General Hospital, 6051 US 49, Hattiesburg, MS 39401, USA
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- Division of Cardiology, Duke University Medical Center, 200 Trent Drive, Durham, NC 27710, USA; Duke Clinical Research Institute, 300 West Morgan Street, Durham, NC 27701, USA
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- Division of Cardiology, University of Arizona, Banner University Medical Center, 1111 E McDowell Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85006, USA
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- The Ohio State University, 281 West Lane Avenue, Columbus, OH 43210, USA.
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Joh M, Desai KR. Treatment of Non-thrombotic Iliac Vein Stenosis: Where is the Evidence? VASCULAR AND ENDOVASCULAR REVIEW 2022. [DOI: 10.15420/ver.2021.11] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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Non-thrombotic iliac vein lesions (NIVLs) refer to iliac vein lumen stenosis, usually secondary to extrinsic compression, without associated thrombosis. Clinical presentation varies; patients may be asymptomatic, have symptoms of lower extremity venous hypertension, or in women, may be associated with chronic pelvic pain. Given the significant variability in symptomatology, thorough history and physical examination are mandatory in excluding other causes of symptoms. Non-invasive imaging, such as venous duplex/insufficiency ultrasound examinations, and axial imaging aid in the diagnosis of a NIVL in the appropriate clinical context. Catheter venography and intravascular ultrasound remain the primary modalities for definitive diagnosis, treatment planning, and ultimately placement of self-expanding venous stents to resolve the causative iliofemoral venous obstruction. In appropriately selected patients, stent placement can lead to marked improvements in symptoms, heal stasis ulceration when present, and improve disease-specific and overall quality of life. Stents placed in patients with NIVL demonstrate high long-term primary patency. In this article, the authors discuss clinical presentation, diagnostic workup, endovascular interventions and outcomes of NIVL treatment.
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- Maria Joh
- Department of Radiology, Division of Interventional Radiology, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL, US
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- Department of Radiology, Division of Interventional Radiology, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL, US
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Veyg D, Alam M, Yelkin H, Dovlatyan R, DiBenedetto L, Ting W. A systematic review of current trends in pharmacologic management after stent placement in nonthrombotic iliac vein lesions. Phlebology 2022; 37:157-164. [DOI: 10.1177/02683555211052788] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Objective Stenting of the iliac vein is increasingly recognized as a treatment for chronic venous insufficiency (CVI). However, the pharmacologic management after stent placement is unclear. This review was conducted to illustrate recent trends in anticoagulation and antiplatelet regimens following stent placement for nonthrombotic iliac vein lesions (NIVL). Methods The MEDLINE database was searched using the term “iliac vein stent.” Retrieval of articles was limited to studies conducted on humans and published in English between 2010 and 2020. Studies were included that described iliac vein stent placement. Studies were excluded that contained fewer than 25 patients, performed procedures other than stent placement, did not specify the postoperative anticoagulant used, or treated lesions of thrombotic origin. Results 12 articles were included in this review, yielding a total of 2782 patients with a male-to-female ratio of 0.77. The predominant CEAP classification encountered was C3. The most common stent used in the included studies was the Wallstent (9/12), and the most common pharmacologic regimen was 3 months of clopidogrel (6/12). Warfarin, aspirin, cilostazol, and rivaroxaban were among other agents used. Primary stent patency ranged from 63.1 to 98.3%. There was no apparent correlation between pharmacologic agent used and stent patency or subjective patient outcomes. Conclusion Multiple different approaches are being taken to pharmacologically manage patients following stent placement for NIVL. There is no consensus on which agent is best, nor is there a formal algorithmic approach for making this decision. Additionally, the findings in this study call into question whether anticoagulation following stenting for NIVL is necessary at all, given the similar outcomes among the different agents utilized. This review underscores the potential value of undertaking a multi-institutional prospective study to determine what is the best pharmacologic therapy following venous stent placement for NIVL.
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- Daniel Veyg
- Department of Surgery, NYIT College of Osteopathic Medicine, Glen Head, NY, USA
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- Department of Surgery, NYIT College of Osteopathic Medicine, Glen Head, NY, USA
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- Department of Surgery, NYIT College of Osteopathic Medicine, Glen Head, NY, USA
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- Department of Surgery, NYIT College of Osteopathic Medicine, Glen Head, NY, USA
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- Department of Surgery, NYIT College of Osteopathic Medicine, Glen Head, NY, USA
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- Department of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Icahn School of Medicine at Mt Sinai, NY, USA
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Haddad PG, Mohamed A, Peden EK. Novel technique of stent retrieval after migration to the right heart. J Vasc Surg Cases Innov Tech 2021; 7:781-784. [PMID: 34825120 PMCID: PMC8604739 DOI: 10.1016/j.jvscit.2021.09.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/15/2021] [Accepted: 09/12/2021] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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Central venous obstruction in the symptomatic patient is often treated with endovascular stenting. A rare, but serious, complication of this treatment is migration of the stent from the original site of deployment. Treatment of this complication requires either open or endovascular retrieval of the displaced stent. To treat a rare, but potentially devastating, complication, we have presented an effective endovascular method for migrated stent retrieval using a combination of a large bore sheath, balloon, and snare.
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- Paul G. Haddad
- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Houston Methodist Hospital, Houston, Tex
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Houston Methodist Hospital, Houston, Tex
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Houston Methodist Hospital, Houston, Tex
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Majeed GM, Lodhia K, Carter J, Kingdon J, Morris RI, Gwozdz A, Saratzis A, Saha P. A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of 12-Month Patency After Intervention for Iliofemoral Obstruction Using Dedicated or Non-Dedicated Venous Stents. J Endovasc Ther 2021; 29:478-492. [PMID: 34758673 PMCID: PMC9096580 DOI: 10.1177/15266028211057085] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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BACKGROUND Endovascular stenting of the deep venous system has been proposed as a method to treat patients with symptomatic iliofemoral outflow obstruction. The purpose of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to compare the effectiveness of this treatment at 1-year following the development of dedicated venous stents. METHOD AND RESULTS We searched MEDLINE and EMBASE for studies evaluating the effectiveness of venous stent placement. Data were extracted by disease pathogenesis: non-thrombotic iliac vein lesions (NIVL), acute thrombotic (DVT), or post-thrombotic syndrome (PTS). Main outcomes included technical success, stent patency at 1 year and symptom relief. A total of 49 studies reporting outcomes in 5154 patients (NIVL, 1431; DVT, 950; PTS, 2773) were included in the meta-analysis. Technical success rates were comparable among groups (97%-100%). There were no periprocedural deaths. Minor bleeding was reported in up to 5% of patients and major bleeding in 0.5% upon intervention. Transient back pain was noted in 55% of PTS patients following intervention. There was significant heterogeneity between studies reporting outcomes in PTS patients. Primary and cumulative patency at 1 year was: NIVL-96% and 100%; DVT-91% and 97%; PTS (stents above the ligament)-77% and 94%, and; PTS (stents across the ligament)-78% and 94%. There were insufficient data to compare patency outcomes of dedicated and nondedicated venous stents in patients with acute DVT. In NIVL and PTS patients, stent patency was comparable at 1 year. There was inconsistency in the use of validated tools for the measurement of symptoms before and after intervention. When reported, venous claudication, improved in 83% of PTS patients and 90% of NIVL patients, and ulcer healing occurred in 80% of PTS patients and 32% of NIVL patients. CONCLUSIONS The first generation of dedicated venous stents perform comparably in terms of patency and clinical outcomes to non-dedicated technologies at 1 year for the treatment of patients with NIVL and PTS. However, significant heterogeneity exists between studies and standardized criteria are urgently needed to report outcomes in patients undergoing deep venous stenting.
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- Ghulam M Majeed
- Academic Department of Vascular Surgery, St. Thomas' Hospital, School of Cardiovascular Medicine & Sciences, King's College London, London, UK
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- Academic Department of Vascular Surgery, St. Thomas' Hospital, School of Cardiovascular Medicine & Sciences, King's College London, London, UK
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- Academic Department of Vascular Surgery, St. Thomas' Hospital, School of Cardiovascular Medicine & Sciences, King's College London, London, UK
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- Academic Department of Vascular Surgery, St. Thomas' Hospital, School of Cardiovascular Medicine & Sciences, King's College London, London, UK
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- Academic Department of Vascular Surgery, St. Thomas' Hospital, School of Cardiovascular Medicine & Sciences, King's College London, London, UK
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- Academic Department of Vascular Surgery, St. Thomas' Hospital, School of Cardiovascular Medicine & Sciences, King's College London, London, UK
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- Academic Department of Vascular Surgery, St. Thomas' Hospital, School of Cardiovascular Medicine & Sciences, King's College London, London, UK
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Shao C, Yan J, Zhang N, Zhang L, Li Z, Yin L, Liu Z. Single-stage treatment with iliac vein stenting and stripping of great saphenous veins for patients with left iliac vein compression syndrome. Asian J Surg 2021; 45:257-264. [PMID: 34148753 DOI: 10.1016/j.asjsur.2021.05.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2021] [Revised: 04/20/2021] [Accepted: 05/10/2021] [Indexed: 01/29/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND We sought to evaluate the safety and feasibility of single-stage treatment with left iliac vein stenting and saphenous stripping in patients with left iliac vein compression (LIVC) and left great saphenous vein (GSV) incompetence. METHOD s: We conducted a prospective cohort study of 72 patients diagnosed with LIVC and left GSV incompetence between June 2012 to Oct 2018. We evaluated the periprocedural, 30-day, and 1-year outcomes of venous clinical severity score (VCSS), Chronic Venous Insufficiency Questionnaire 2 (CIVIQ2), the success rate of stent placement, duration of intervention, length of hospital stay, duplex recurrence, and clinically visible recurrence. RESULTS There were 43 patients in the two-staged group and 29 patients in the single-staged group. The clinical characteristics of the two groups were similar. There were no differences between the two groups in the technical success rate, perioperative mortality, and surgical morbidity. There was no significant difference in the duplex and clinically visible recurrence. The length of hospital stay was significantly lower in the single-staged group. The single-staged group was associated with a higher complication rate of ecchymosis. There was no death, pulmonary embolism, or contrast-induced nephropathy among the patients. The 1-year primary patency rate was similar. CONCLUSIONS Both treatment approaches were equally effective and had a high technical success rate. The single-staged group had a higher complication rate of ecchymosis due to heparin applying during the procedure.
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- Changming Shao
- Department of Vascular Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, 310009, China
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Hwa Mei Hospital, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences (Ningbo No.2 Hospital), Ningbo, Zhejiang Province, 315010, China
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, 310009, China
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, 310009, China
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, 310009, China
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, 310009, China.
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, 310009, China
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Joh M, Desai KR. Treatment of Nonthrombotic Iliac Vein Lesions. Semin Intervent Radiol 2021; 38:155-159. [PMID: 34108800 DOI: 10.1055/s-0041-1727101] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Nonthrombotic iliac vein lesions (NIVLs) most frequently result from extrinsic compression of various segments of the common or external iliac vein. Patients develop symptoms associated with chronic venous insufficiency (CVI); female patients may develop symptoms of pelvic venous disease. Given that iliac vein compression can be clinically silent, a thorough history and physical examination is mandatory to exclude other causes of a patient's symptoms. Venous duplex ultrasound, insufficiency examinations, and axial imaging are most commonly used to assess for the presence of a NIVL. Catheter venography and intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) are the mainstay for invasive assessment of NIVLs and planning prior to stent placement. IVUS in particular has become the primary modality by which NIVLs are evaluated; recent evidence has clarified the lesion threshold for stent placement, which is indicated in patients with moderate to severe symptoms. In appropriately selected patients, stent placement results in improved pain, swelling, quality of life, and, when present, healing of venous stasis ulcers. Stent patency is well preserved in the majority of cases, with a low incidence of clinically driven need for reintervention. In this article, we will discuss the clinical features, workup, endovascular management, and treatment outcomes of NIVL.
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- Maria Joh
- Division of Interventional Radiology, Department of Radiology, Northwestern University, Chicago, Illinois
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- Division of Interventional Radiology, Department of Radiology, Northwestern University, Chicago, Illinois
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Ahmad AS. May-Thurner Syndrome, an Often Overlooked Cause of Deep Vein Thrombosis: A Case Report. Oman Med J 2021; 36:e269. [PMID: 34234962 PMCID: PMC8223584 DOI: 10.5001/omj.2021.33] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2019] [Accepted: 05/07/2020] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a common medical condition, but the predisposing anatomical factors, which may be amenable to definitive treatment, are usually overlooked. Therefore, a high index of clinical suspicion is the key to early diagnosis. We report here one such case of May-Thurner syndrome (MTS) to raise awareness. MTS (also known as iliac vein compression syndrome) should be suspected in cases of extensive DVT of the leg, particularly involving the iliac vein on the left side. The prognosis is improved with thrombolysis followed by angioplasty and stent to address the venous stenosis.
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Lichtenberg M, Stahlhoff S, Özkapi A, de Graaf R. Braided nitinol stent for chronic iliofemoral venous disease - the real-world BLUEFLOW registry. VASA 2021; 50:372-377. [PMID: 33955794 DOI: 10.1024/0301-1526/a000953] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Background: In patients with iliofemoral chronic venous disease (CVD) secondary to post-thrombotic or non-thrombotic obstruction, venous outflow obstruction after adequate anticoagulation alone is still frequent and post-thrombotic syndrome is a common complication. Thus, we aimed to evaluate mid-term effectiveness and safety of a novel braided venous stent for venous outflow obstruction treatment. Patients and methods: Consecutive patients who underwent venous recanalization with a new braided, closed cell, venous stent for non- or post-thrombotic CVD were eligible for inclusion in our retrospective, observational study. Effectiveness outcomes were primary patency and change in the revised venous clinical severity score (rVCSS) and the clinical score of the comprehensive classification system for chronic venous disease (CEAP) at 6- and 12-month follow-up. Safety outcomes were recurrent DVT, clinically driven target vein revascularization, index limb major amputation, or death. Results: A total of 67 participants (50.7% female, aged 46.7±18.1 years) who underwent blueflow Venous Stent implantation between February 2018 and March 2019 were enrolled. Primary patency of the target segment was present in 91.7% (95%CI: 76.8-97.7) of participants at the 6-month examination and in 79.8% (95%CI: 66.4-93.2) at the 12-month examination. Twelve-month primary patency was 91.7% (95%CI: 76.0-100) in non-thrombotic, and 72.6% (95%CI: 53.9-91.3) in postthrombotic disease (log-rank p=0.14). Median rVCSS improved from 8 (interquartile range [IQR]: 9-7) at baseline to 4 (IQR: 6.3-2.8) at 12 months (p<0.001) with a substantial clinical improvement of ≥2 points in 86.1% (31 of 36 participants). No significant association of rVCSS improvement with thrombotic pathogenesis could be found. Median clinical CEAP score improved from 3 (IQR: 3-3) to 2 (IQR: 3-2), p>0.001. No safety signal occurred. Conclusions: blueflow Venous Stent implantation for the treatment of iliofemoral CVD was associated with promising patency and favorable clinical improvement over the mid-term.
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- Vascular Center Arnsberg, Klinikum Hochsauerland, Arnsberg, Germany
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- Vascular Center Arnsberg, Klinikum Hochsauerland, Arnsberg, Germany
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- Radiology Department, Klinikum Friedrichshafen, Friedrichshafen, Germany
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Fereydooni A, Stern JR. Contemporary treatment of May-Thurner Syndrome. THE JOURNAL OF CARDIOVASCULAR SURGERY 2021; 62:447-455. [PMID: 33870678 DOI: 10.23736/s0021-9509.21.11889-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Compression of the left common iliac vein by the overlying right common iliac artery is a benign anatomic abnormality in most individuals. However, in patients with significant vein compression, outflow obstruction and chronic intraluminal venous damage may lead to May-Thurner Syndrome. This syndrome commonly manifests as unilateral left leg swelling or acute iliofemoral deep venous thrombosis. In addition to clinical findings, diagnosis is made with ultrasound, computed tomography venography, or magnetic resonance venography. The extent of compression of the iliac vein is best determined by venography with intravascular ultrasound. Symptoms and hemodynamic significance of the compression guides the ideal treatment approach. Iliocaval stenting has become the standard treatment for this condition and has promising patency rates and clinical outcomes. This review paper provides an overview of pathophysiology, and utility and limitations of the existing diagnostic modalities and treatment options in the management of May-Thurner Syndrome.
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- Arash Fereydooni
- Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, Stanford University Medical Center, Stanford, CA, USA
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- Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, Stanford University Medical Center, Stanford, CA, USA -
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Tu LK, Nie ML, Fu J, Liu FY, Chen YK, Sun JM, Wang HY. Comparing the efficacy of endovascular treatment for iliac vein compression syndrome with or without acute deep venous thrombosis: A single-center retrospective study. Vascular 2021; 30:341-348. [PMID: 33853455 DOI: 10.1177/17085381211003776] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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BACKGROUND To compare the efficacy of endovascular treatment for iliac vein compression syndrome (IVCS) with or without acute deep venous thrombosis of lower extremity. METHODS This study retrospectively analyzed the clinical data of 300 IVCS patients, who received endovascular treatment between January 2013 and December 2017. According to whether IVCS was complicated by deep venous thrombosis or not, these patients were divided into non-thrombotic iliac vein lesion group (NIVL group, n = 127) and post-thrombotic iliac vein lesion group (PIVL group, n = 173). After endovascular treatment, all patients were followed up to assess the symptoms improvement and to evaluate the patency of iliac vein. RESULTS The technical success rate was 98% (294/300), and percutaneous transluminal angioplasty with stenting was adopted in 294 cases. The incidence of perioperative complications was 36.33% (109/300), but no severe complications occurred. During a mean follow-up of 22.3 months (range 6-30 months), 9(6.82%, 9/132) patients in PIVL group had recurrence of deep venous thrombosis, but nobody had deep venous thrombosis and varicose veins recurrence in NIVL group. The effective rate of endovascular treatment in NIVL group and PIVL group was 96.88% and 90.15% (P = 0.050), while the cumulative primary patency of iliac vein in NIVL group was significantly higher than that in PIVL group (P = 0.008). CONCLUSIONS The endovascular treatment is an effective, feasible, safe method for treating IVCS. There is no difference in the efficacy of IVCS patients with or without deep venous thrombosis, but the medium and long-term patency of patients with deep venous thrombosis is lower than that in patients without deep venous thrombosis.
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- L K Tu
- Department of Gastroenterology, University-Town Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Abdominal Wall, Hernia and Vascular Surgery, Second Affiliated Hospital, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Abdominal Wall, Hernia and Vascular Surgery, Second Affiliated Hospital, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Abdominal Wall, Hernia and Vascular Surgery, Second Affiliated Hospital, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Abdominal Wall, Hernia and Vascular Surgery, Second Affiliated Hospital, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, University-Town Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, University-Town Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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García-García A, Oblitas CM, Galeano-Valle F, Olmos-Nieto A, Ortega-Soudant A, Demelo-Rodríguez P. May-Thurner syndrome and deep vein thrombosis: A series of 8 patients. Med Clin (Barc) 2021; 156:622-624. [PMID: 33810871 DOI: 10.1016/j.medcli.2020.11.039] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/16/2020] [Revised: 11/19/2020] [Accepted: 11/23/2020] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To analyze the prevalence of May-Thurner syndrome (MTS) among patients with deep vein thrombosis (DVT) of left lower limb (LLL), and outcomes after long-term follow-up. METHOD Retrospective observational study that included patients older than 18 diagnosed with acute DVT and MTS. RESULTS Among 760 patients diagnosed with DVT in the LLL, 8 patients were diagnosed with MTS (1.05%), with a mean age of 39 years. All patients received long-term anticoagulation, with a mean of 31.9 (±25.2) months. Invasive treatment with pharmaco-mechanical thrombectomy was performed in 5 patients (62.5%). During follow-up (mean of 32.4 months), 25% of patients suffered DVT recurrence. Only 1 case presented major bleeding, and no deaths were registered. CONCLUSIONS May-Thurner syndrome constitutes a permanent and underdiagnosed risk factor for the development of DVT of LLL. Our findings suggest that long-term anticoagulation therapy might be considered in selected cases.
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- Alejandra García-García
- Venous Thromboembolism Unit, Internal Medicine. Hospital General Universitario Gregorio Marañón, Madrid, Spain; Department of Medicine, School of Medicine, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Madrid, Spain
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- Venous Thromboembolism Unit, Internal Medicine. Hospital General Universitario Gregorio Marañón, Madrid, Spain; Department of Medicine, School of Medicine, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Madrid, Spain
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- Venous Thromboembolism Unit, Internal Medicine. Hospital General Universitario Gregorio Marañón, Madrid, Spain; Department of Medicine, School of Medicine, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Madrid, Spain; Instituto de investigación sanitaria Gregorio Marañón, Madrid, Spain.
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- Department of Medicine, School of Medicine, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Medicine, School of Medicine, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Madrid, Spain
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- Venous Thromboembolism Unit, Internal Medicine. Hospital General Universitario Gregorio Marañón, Madrid, Spain; Department of Medicine, School of Medicine, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Madrid, Spain; Instituto de investigación sanitaria Gregorio Marañón, Madrid, Spain
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Notten P, ten Cate H, ten Cate‐Hoek AJ. Postinterventional antithrombotic management after venous stenting of the iliofemoral tract in acute and chronic thrombosis: A systematic review. J Thromb Haemost 2021; 19:753-796. [PMID: 33249698 PMCID: PMC7986750 DOI: 10.1111/jth.15197] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2020] [Accepted: 11/23/2020] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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Venous stenting has become a common treatment option for central deep venous outflow obstructions and postthrombotic syndrome. Following successful recanalization and stenting, stent patency is endangered by in-stent thrombosis and recurrent venous thromboembolism. Antithrombotic therapy might reduce patency loss. This systematic review summarizes the literature on antithrombotic therapy following (post)thrombotic venous stenting. A systematic PubMed, MEDLINE, EMBASE, and Cochrane search was performed for studies addressing antithrombotic therapy prescribed following venous stenting of the iliofemoral tract indicated by acute or chronic thrombotic pathology. A total of 277 articles was identified of which 64 (56 original studies) were selected. Overall, a mean primary patency rate of 82.3% was seen 1 year after the intervention, which decreased to 73.3% after 2 years. In the majority (43 of 56 studies, 77%), treatment was based on use of vitamin K antagonists, either with (18%) or without (59%) use of antiplatelet drugs. Only two studies (4%) directly assessed the effect of antithrombotic therapy on treatment outcomes. The impact of postinterventional antithrombotic therapy on stent patency remains unknown because of limited and insufficient data available in current literature. Further clinical research should more clearly address the role of antithrombotic therapy for preservation of long-term patency following venous stenting.
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- Pascale Notten
- Department of Vascular SurgeryMaastricht University Medical CentreMaastrichtThe Netherlands
- School for Cardiovascular DiseasesCARIM, Cardiovascular Research Institute MaastrichtMaastricht University Medical CentreMaastrichtThe Netherlands
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- School for Cardiovascular DiseasesCARIM, Cardiovascular Research Institute MaastrichtMaastricht University Medical CentreMaastrichtThe Netherlands
- Laboratory of Clinical Thrombosis and HemostasisMaastricht UniversityMaastrichtThe Netherlands
- Thrombosis Expertise CentreHeart Vascular CentreMaastricht University Medical CentreMaastrichtThe Netherlands
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- School for Cardiovascular DiseasesCARIM, Cardiovascular Research Institute MaastrichtMaastricht University Medical CentreMaastrichtThe Netherlands
- Laboratory of Clinical Thrombosis and HemostasisMaastricht UniversityMaastrichtThe Netherlands
- Thrombosis Expertise CentreHeart Vascular CentreMaastricht University Medical CentreMaastrichtThe Netherlands
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Kibrik P, Arustamyan M, Alsheekh A, Ostrozhynskyy Y, Rabinovich V, Marks N, Hingorani A, Ascher E. Effect of Pre-Procedure Clopidogrel With Iliac Vein Stenting in Non-Thrombotic Vein Lesions. Vasc Endovascular Surg 2021; 55:448-451. [PMID: 33602039 DOI: 10.1177/1538574421996904] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Iliac vein stenting is a relatively new procedure in the treatment of chronic venous insufficiency. Research has shown that it is a safe and effective form of treatment, however, one of the well-known risks is in-stent thrombosis. We hypothesize that a single 75 mg dose of Clopidogrel the night prior to the procedures along with a 3-month regimen post-op would decrease the 30-day thrombosis rate. METHODS A retrospective study was performed on 3,518 patients from September 2012 to August 2018 who received an iliofemoral stent. Patients were broken down into 2 main groups: those given Clopidogrel post-stent and those given Clopidogrel both pre- and post-stent. In our practice, we prescribe a 3-month course of Clopidogrel after iliac vein stenting. Patients were also checked for any anticoagulant medications pre- and/or post-stent. The 30-day thrombosis rates were recorded for each patient. RESULTS 1,205 patients received Clopidogrel pre-procedurally and post-procedurally, 1,941 patients received Clopidogrel only post-procedurally. 372 patients were excluded from the study because they were on other anti-coagulant medications. Mean follow-up for this cohort was 17 months. 112 total patients developed some degree of 30 day in-stent thrombosis (3.6%). 74 patients developed a complete thrombosis of the stent and 38 developed a partial (≤60% occlusion) thrombosis. Of the 1,205 patients who were on clopidogrel pre-stenting, 28 had a complete thrombosis and 10 had a partial in-stent thrombosis. Of the 1,941 patients on Clopidogrel only post-stenting, 46 had a complete thrombosis and 28 had a partial in-stent thrombosis. Using the Chi-squared test, there were no statistically significant differences between the group of patients receiving Clopidogrel pre- and post-stent vs. just post-stent with respect to 30-day any degree of thrombosis rates (complete and partial thrombosis) (p = .33). Using the Chi-squared test, there were no statistically significant differences between the group of patients receiving Clopidogrel pre- and post-stent vs. just post-stent with respect to 30-day complete thrombosis rates (p = .93). CONCLUSIONS There appears to be no statistical difference in 30-day thrombosis rates between those receiving Clopidogrel the night prior vs. those who do not receive Clopidogrel the night prior. Therefore, we conclude that it is not necessary to give this single dose the night prior to iliac vein stenting procedures.
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- Pavel Kibrik
- Vascular Institute of New York, Brooklyn, NY, USA
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Ji L, Yang F, Chen X, Chen J, Cheng X, Yin J, Qin Y, Yang S. Case Report: Rare Iliac Vein Compression (May-Thurner) Syndrome in a Pediatric Patient. Front Pediatr 2021; 9:694782. [PMID: 34336743 PMCID: PMC8319599 DOI: 10.3389/fped.2021.694782] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2021] [Accepted: 06/11/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Iliac vein compression syndrome (IVCS) or May-Thurner syndrome occurs predominantly in young to middle-aged women. Here we reported a case of IVCS in a 5-year-old boy. The child was admitted to our vasculocardiology department with left lower extremity that had been swollen for 1 month. Blood tests revealed coagulation routine and platelets in the normal ranges. Computer tomography angiography (CTA) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) showed the left common iliac vein had become narrow before it entered the right common iliac vein. To further clarify, we performed angiography, which clearly showed the stenosis and the blood return of the left common iliac vein. So IVCS was diagnosed. What is more, we found the aorta descended to the right of the spine, and this may be the reason for the apparent compression of the left common iliac vein. Given the young age and mild symptoms of the child, the treatment was conservative mainly including elevation of the affected limb, wearing medical elastic socks, and short-term oral aspirin for anticoagulation. Meanwhile, the boy is being followed up closely. If the swelling of the left lower extremity significantly increases, stent placement may need to be considered in the future.
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- Lianfu Ji
- Department of Cardiology, Children's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Children's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Children's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Children's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Children's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Children's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Children's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Children's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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Lichtenberg MKW, Stahlhoff WF, Stahlhoff S, Özkapi A, Breuckmann F, de Graaf R. Venovo venous stent for treatment of non-thrombotic or post-thrombotic iliac vein lesions – long-term efficacy and safety results from the Arnsberg venous registry. VASA 2021; 50:52-58. [DOI: 10.1024/0301-1526/a000893] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Summary: Background: Endovascular venous stenting with dedicated venous stents for the treatment of chronic venous outflow obstruction is developing as efficacious alternative to conservative therapy or open surgery. However, so far, mid- and long-term evidence on effectiveness and safety is poor. Patients and methods: The prospective, single-center, observational study enrolled consecutive patients with chronic non-thrombotic iliac vein lesions (NIVL) or post-thrombotic iliofemoral obstructions (PTO). From February 2016 to April 2017, patients underwent implantation of open cell, self-expandable dedicated venous stents. Short-term symptomatic improvement, patency, and complication rate were favorable. Evaluation at 2-years included improvement in the revised venous clinical severity score (rVCSS), patency, stent migration, major target limb events, clinically important pulmonary embolism, major bleeding, and all-cause mortality. Results: A total of 79 patients (57 ± 16 years, 44 female) were evaluated. At 2 years, rVCCS improved by 4.3 ± 2.7 (p < 0.001). Substantial clinical improvement of ≥ 2 score points was achieved in 86.4% (38 of 44) of patients. Improvement was not associated with thrombotic pathogenesis (regression coefficient [B] with PTO = 0.6 [95%CI: −1.1 to 2.3], p = 0.48). At 2 years, all ulcers (in 8 of 79 patients) were healed and none recurred. Two-year primary patency was 95.5% (95%CI: 86.5 to 98.5) with no difference between NIVL- and PTO-patients (log-rank p = 0.83). Target vessel revascularization was conducted in two PTO- and one NIVL-patients in the period of 34 days to 156 days from index procedure, resulting in a secondary patency of 100%. No stent migration, target limb deep vein thrombosis, major amputation, pulmonary embolism, or death occurred. Conclusions: Venovo venous open cell self-expanding stent implantation for chronic outflow obstruction was efficacious and provided a sufficient level of safety throughout 2 years.
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- Venous Center, Klinikum Arnsberg, Arnsberg, Germany
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- Radiology Department, Klinikum Friedrichshafen, Friedrichshafen, Germany
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Khalid MO, Moskovits N, Frankel RA, Moskovits M, Saunders PC, Jacobowitz IJ, Ribakove GH, Shani J. Venous Stent Migrating to the Right Heart Causing Severe Regurgitation. J Investig Med High Impact Case Rep 2020; 8:2324709620974220. [PMID: 33185138 PMCID: PMC7672755 DOI: 10.1177/2324709620974220] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Venous stent migration to the cardiopulmonary system is a rare but serious
complication. Cardiopulmonary involvement has various presentations such as
valvulopathy, acute heart failure, arrhythmias, endocarditis, and tamponade. The
presenting symptoms depend on the eventual location of the stent in the heart or
lungs, size of the stent, and valve involvement. Extracardiac dislodgement can
be managed by catheter-directed extraction or proper deployment within the
containing vessel or surgical extraction. Intracardiac stents may require open
surgery to prevent life-threatening complications. We present an asymptomatic
patient with stent migration that lead to severe tricuspid regurgitation and
required tricuspid valve replacement
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- Maimonides Medical Center, Brooklyn, NY, USA
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Bashar K, Shalan A, Sharafat Ali S, Tang T, Tiwari A. Endovascular versus medical treatment of venous compression syndrome of the iliac vein - a systematic review. VASA 2020; 50:22-29. [PMID: 33047662 DOI: 10.1024/0301-1526/a000911] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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The treatment of non-thrombotic iliac vein lesions (NIVL) remains debatable with many advocating conservative treatments, whilst others offering venous stenting. The objective of this review was to systematically assess the treatment options for symptomatic iliac vein compression syndrome (IVCS) in patients without evidence of thrombotic disease at the time of diagnosis. An online search of published literature looking for randomised controlled trials and observational studies that evaluated the treatment for symptomatic NIVL was performed. Nine studies were included with a total 953 patients of which 782 patients had NIVL. Patency rates ranged between 94.8%-100% in the first month, 88.2%-94.1% in six months and 73.4%-98% in 12 months, in patients with NIVL post stenting. Longer follow-up of up to 5 years shows promising patency rates of 94% in patients with IVCS. Patients with IVCS are likely to benefit from a combination of endovenous treatment at the time of diagnosis including stent placement to maintain lumen patency and prevent recurrent deep venpus thrombosis and/or postthrombotic syndrome.
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- Khalid Bashar
- Department of Vascular Surgery, University Hospitals Birmingham, Birmingham, UK
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, University Hospitals Birmingham, Birmingham, UK
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, University Hospitals Birmingham, Birmingham, UK
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, University Hospitals Birmingham, Birmingham, UK
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Li M, Zhang L, Zhang K, Zhu Y, Shi Z, Zhang W, Gao B, Li L, Fang Z, Yin L, Chen B, Liu Z. An efficacy and safety study of rivaroxaban for the prevention of deep vein thrombosis in patients with left iliac vein compression treated with stent implantation (PLICTS): study protocol for a prospective randomized controlled trial. Trials 2020; 21:811. [PMID: 32993773 PMCID: PMC7526216 DOI: 10.1186/s13063-020-04742-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2020] [Accepted: 09/16/2020] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Balloon dilatation with stent implantation has been proved to be an effective option for left iliac vein compression syndrome (LIVCS), but thrombosis may still occur after the operation. Currently, warfarin is used for anticoagulant therapy, but long-term monitoring is required, while rivaroxaban does not need laboratory monitoring, which can simplify treatment. Therefore, this study aimed to compare the efficacy and safety of rivaroxaban and warfarin in anticoagulation. METHODS This study is a multicenter, randomized controlled trial. We will recruit 224 patients with thrombotic LIVCS from 9 hospitals. Moreover, these patients will be randomized to either the experimental group (rivaroxaban) or the control group (warfarin plus nadroparin). The primary outcome is stent occlusion rate. Secondary outcomes are quality of life scale survey results, all-cause mortality, anticoagulation-related mortality, and the proportion of participants with stent displacement/fracture, thrombosis, hemorrhage, and other vascular events. DISCUSSION This study will provide reliable, evidence-based clinical evidence for the efficacy and safety of rivaroxaban antithrombotic therapy after stent implantation. TRIAL REGISTRATION ClinicalTrials.gov NCT04067505 . Registered on August 26, 2019.
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- Miaomiao Li
- Department of Vascular Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University, School of Medicine, Hangzhou, 310052, China.,School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310009, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University, School of Medicine, Hangzhou, 310052, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital of Zhejiang University, School of Medicine, Hangzhou, 310016, China
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital of Zhejiang University, School of Medicine, Hangzhou, 310016, China
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Zhongshan Hospital of Fudan University, Shanghai, 210023, China
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Huadong Hospital of Fudan University, Shanghai, 210023, China
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, The Fifth People's Hospital of Shanghai, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200240, China
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Yantai Yuhuangding Hospital, Yantai, 264000, China
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of USTC, Division of Life Sciences and Medicine, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230001, Anhui, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University, School of Medicine, Hangzhou, 310052, China
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University, School of Medicine, Hangzhou, 310052, China
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University, School of Medicine, Hangzhou, 310052, China.
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Rodrigues LDS, Bertanha M, El Dib R, Moura R. Association between deep vein thrombosis and stent patency in symptomatic iliac vein compression syndrome: Systematic review and meta-analysis. J Vasc Surg Venous Lymphat Disord 2020; 9:275-284. [PMID: 32827731 DOI: 10.1016/j.jvsv.2020.08.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2020] [Accepted: 08/15/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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BACKGROUND The study intended to evaluate stent primary patency rates for patients with iliac vein obstruction related with iliac vein compression syndrome according to clinic presentation. METHODS A systematic review and meta-analysis was conducted of studies that compared: unexposed patients with nonthrombotic iliac vein lesion (NIVL, group 1) vs exposed patients with iliac acute deep vein thrombosis (DVT, group 2); and NIVL (group 1) vs exposed patients with iliac vein obstruction and post-thrombotic syndrome (PTS, group 3). The following databases were searched: EMBASE, PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, SciELO, and LILACS. Two reviewers independently selected the potential studies and extracted data. The pooled odds ratio (OR) and 95% confidence interval (95% CI) are shown for each outcome. RESULTS Five studies with a total of 1050 participants and 1169 lower limbs were included. Five hundred eighty-eight lower limbs presented NIVL (50.3%), 91 lower limbs presented acute DVT (7.7%), and 490 lower limbs presented PTS (42%). The endovascular technical success rate of stenting did not differ in any of the groups: 99.6% in NIVL, 94.5% in acute DVT, and 96.5% in PTS (P = .0632). The primary stent patency rates in the 6-month follow-up were 98.3% in NIVL vs 90.9% in PTS, with a statistical difference showing reduced stent patency rates in PTS (OR, 0.17; 95% CI, 0.06-0.48; P = .0008; I2 = 0%), and 100% in the NIVL group vs 91.6% in acute DVT, with no statistical difference (OR, 0.30; 95% CI, 0.06-2.32; P = .30; I2 = 0%). The primary stent patency rates in the 12-month follow-up were 94.6% in NIVL vs 84.1% in PTS, with a statistical difference showing decreases stent patency rates in the PTS group (OR, 0.29; 95% CI, 0.14-0.63; P = .0008; I2 = 0%), and 91.1% in NIVL vs 90.9% in acute DVT, with no statistical difference (OR, 1.03; 95% CI, 0.26-4.07; P = .96; I2 = 0%). CONCLUSIONS There is no statistical difference for the stent primary patency rates when the treatment is conducted in NIVL as compared with acute DVT lower limbs (at 6 and 12 months); therefore, other criteria must be considered for the indication of this treatment in NIVL patients. However, because there were better results of stent primary patency rates for NIVL vs PTS patients, this finding favors the treatment of acute DVT instead of PTS in lower limbs, once PTS renders smaller stent patency rates at 6 and 12 months.
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- Lenize da Silva Rodrigues
- Department of Surgery and Orthopedics, São Paulo State University - UNESP, Botucatu Medical School, Botucatu, SP, Brazil.
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- Department of Surgery and Orthopedics, São Paulo State University - UNESP, Botucatu Medical School, Botucatu, SP, Brazil
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- Institute of Science and Technology, University Estadual Paulista, São Paulo, São José dos Campo, SP, Brazil; McMaster Institute of Urology, St. Joseph's Healthcare, McMaster University, Hamilton, Canada; Department of Community Health and Epidemiology, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Canada
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- Department of Surgery and Orthopedics, São Paulo State University - UNESP, Botucatu Medical School, Botucatu, SP, Brazil
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Wang S, He Y, Xin S, Zhang J. Iliac vein stenting is a safe and effective treatment for iliac vein compression syndrome: A systematic review of Chinese data. Phlebology 2020; 35:752-770. [PMID: 32715909 DOI: 10.1177/0268355520940910] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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OBJECTIVES This study was a systematic review of available data from China, and our aim was to evaluate the safety and efficacy of stenting in iliac vein compression syndrome. METHODS We searched the PubMed, National Knowledge Infrastructure, Chongqing Weipu Information Company, and Cochrane Central Register for Controlled Trials databases, and key references. RESULTS Twelve studies were included (nine retrospective analyses, two retrospective case series studies, and one prospective cohort study) involving 2292 patients and 1897 stented limbs. The overall primary patency rates ranged from 81.8% to 100%. Studies showed significant improvements in patients' symptoms, and ulcer healing rates ranged from 71.4% to 100% in stented limbs. The incidence of severe complications ranged from 0 to 16.8%. CONCLUSIONS For Chinese patients with iliac vein compression syndrome, stenting provided significant efficacy regarding favorable patency rates, symptom relief, and complications. However, the quality of evidence to support the use of iliac vein stenting to treat iliac vein compression syndrome is currently weak, especially for Chinese patients.
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- Shiyue Wang
- Department of Vascular & Thyroid Surgery, the First Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Vascular & Thyroid Surgery, the First Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Vascular & Thyroid Surgery, the First Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Vascular & Thyroid Surgery, the First Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China
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Rognoni C, Lugli M, Maleti O, Tarricone R. Venous stenting for patients with outflow obstruction and leg ulcers: cost–effectiveness and budget impact analyses. J Comp Eff Res 2020; 9:705-720. [DOI: 10.2217/cer-2020-0030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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Aim: To perform cost–effectiveness analysis (CEA) and budget impact analysis (BIA) comparing stenting to standard medical treatment (SMT) for the management of deep venous outflow obstruction and leg ulcers from the Italian Healthcare Service perspective. Materials & methods: A Markov model was developed to project costs and quality-adjusted life-years (QALYs) over 3 years, based on data from literature combined with real-world data. Moreover, a BIA was performed comparing the current scenario (100% SMT) with increasing utilization rates of stenting over SMT from 0.5 to 5%, in the next 5 years. Results: Stenting is a cost-effective (incremental cost-utility ratio €12,388/QALY) or dominant option versus SMT, according to in-patient or day-hospital settings, respectively. Increasing use of stenting over SMT, in the next 5 years, is expected to yield additional costs of 39.5 million Euros (in-patient) or savings of 5.1 million Euros (day-hospital). Conclusion: Stenting is a cost-effective option compared with SMT for patients with deep vein occlusion and ulceration in Italy.
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- Carla Rognoni
- Centre for Research on Health and Social Care Management (CERGAS), SDA Bocconi School of Management, Bocconi University, Milan 20136, Italy
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- National Reference Training Center in Phlebology (NRTCP), Vascular Surgery – Cardiovascular Deptartment, Hesperia Hospital, Modena 41125, Italy
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- National Reference Training Center in Phlebology (NRTCP), Vascular Surgery – Cardiovascular Deptartment, Hesperia Hospital, Modena 41125, Italy
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- Centre for Research on Health and Social Care Management (CERGAS), SDA Bocconi School of Management, Bocconi University, Milan 20136, Italy
- Department of Social and Political Sciences, Bocconi University, Milan 20136, Italy
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Yi JA, Hadley JB, Kuwayama DP. Atypical May-Thurner syndrome caused by endovascular aortic aneurysm repair. JOURNAL OF VASCULAR SURGERY CASES INNOVATIONS AND TECHNIQUES 2020; 6:397-400. [PMID: 32715178 PMCID: PMC7369519 DOI: 10.1016/j.jvscit.2020.06.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/12/2020] [Accepted: 06/05/2020] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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May-Thurner syndrome is characterized by unilateral lower extremity venous hypertension and stasis due to compression of an iliac vein between an iliac artery and the lumbar spine. In almost all cases, the left common iliac vein is compressed by the right common iliac artery; however, other patterns have been described. Rarely, May-Thurner syndrome may be created iatrogenically as a result of iliac artery stenting. We present an unusual case of new left common iliac vein thrombosis caused by ipsilateral left iliac artery compression after aortobi-iliac endovascular aneurysm repair.
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- Jeniann A Yi
- Division of Vascular Surgery and Endovascular Therapy, Department of Surgery, University of Colorado, Aurora, Colo
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- Department of Surgery, University of Colorado, Aurora, Colo
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- Section of Vascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, NH
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Costa LMG, Tachibana A, Magao FDS, Wolosker N, Baroni RH. Magnetic Resonance Imaging Evaluation of Left Common Iliac Vein Compression in Patients With and Without Symptoms of Venous Disease. Circ J 2020; 84:763-768. [PMID: 32249232 DOI: 10.1253/circj.cj-19-0913] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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BACKGROUND The goal of this study was to assess the degree of the left common iliac vein (LCIV) compression by the right common iliac artery (RCIA) on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and verify differences in compression measurements in end-inspiration, end-expiration, supine, and prone decubitus between patients with and without symptoms in the lower limbs.Methods and Results:A total of 82 consecutive participants provided informed consent and underwent pelvic MRI for different clinical indications other than vascular-related disorders. The participants answered a questionnaire about venous disease in the lower limbs and history of previous deep vein thrombosis. This study measured the area and diameter of the LCIV at the site of the crossing with the RCIA and in the uncompressed caudal LCIV segment. Statistical analysis was performed to compare the degree of LCIV compression by the RCIA and verify differences in compression measurements. A total of 71 participants were included; 46.6% were in group A and did not experience signs and symptoms in lower limbs and 53.6% were in group B and answered at least one question with a positive answer. It was observed that there was a statistically significant difference between groups for end-expiration. No statistically significant differences were observed for all other measurements. CONCLUSIONS A substantial percentage of the asymptomatic and symptomatic population showed compression of the LCIV, suggesting there are no clear relationships between stenosis and non-specific symptomatology in the general population.
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- Radiology and Diagnostic Imaging Department, Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein.,Division of Vascular Surgery, Hospital das Clínicas, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de São Paulo
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- Radiology and Diagnostic Imaging Department, Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein
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Harbin MM, Lutsey PL. May-Thurner syndrome: History of understanding and need for defining population prevalence. J Thromb Haemost 2020; 18:534-542. [PMID: 31821707 DOI: 10.1111/jth.14707] [Citation(s) in RCA: 66] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/24/2019] [Revised: 11/13/2019] [Accepted: 12/04/2019] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Patients with May-Thurner syndrome (MTS) are at elevated risk of developing an extensive left iliofemoral deep vein thrombosis (DVT; localized blood clot) due to an anatomical variant where the right common iliac artery compresses the left common iliac vein against the lumbar spine. While MTS was initially presumed to be rare when it was first anatomically defined in 1957, case reports of this syndrome have recently become more frequent, perhaps due to improved imaging techniques allowing for enhanced visualization of the iliac veins. Still, the population burden of this condition is unknown, and there is speculation it may be higher than generally perceived. In the present review, we (a) review history of how MTS became recognized, (b) describe practical challenges of studying MTS in population-based settings due to the specialized imaging required for diagnosis, (c) discuss why the contribution of MTS to DVT may be underestimated, (d) describe uncertainty regarding the degree of venous compression which leads to DVT, and (e) outline future research needs. Our goal is to raise awareness of MTS and spark additional research into the epidemiology of this condition, which may be an underappreciated causative venous thromboembolism risk factor.
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- Michelle M Harbin
- Laboratory of Integrative Human Physiology, School of Kinesiology, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, USA
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- Division of Epidemiology and Community Health, School of Public Health, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, USA
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A systematic review of venous stents for iliac and venacaval occlusive disease. J Vasc Surg Venous Lymphat Disord 2020; 8:145-153. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jvsv.2019.08.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/26/2019] [Accepted: 08/20/2019] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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Guo Z, Li X, Wang T, Liu J, Chen B, Fan L. Effectiveness of iliac vein stenting combined with high ligation/endovenous laser treatment of the great saphenous veins in patients with Clinical, Etiology, Anatomy, Pathophysiology class 4 to 6 chronic venous disease. J Vasc Surg Venous Lymphat Disord 2020; 8:74-83. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jvsv.2019.08.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2019] [Accepted: 08/06/2019] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Duarte-Gamas L, Rocha-Neves JP, Pereira-Neves A, Dias-Neto M, Baekgaard N. Contralateral deep vein thrombosis after stenting across the iliocaval confluence in chronic venous disease – A systematic review. Phlebology 2019; 35:221-230. [DOI: 10.1177/0268355519889873] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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Objective Stenting of the iliac veins is increasingly considered in the presence of symptomatic obstructive chronic lesions in the iliac vein segment. However, it is often necessary to extend the stented zone into the inferior vena cava, increasing the risk of contralateral iliac vein thrombosis. This study aims to review the current literature concerning the incidence of contralateral deep vein thrombosis after stenting across the iliocaval confluence. Methods A systematic review from potentially relevant published articles reporting contralateral deep vein thrombosis after iliac venous stenting between January 2007 and February 2019 was performed. Results A total of 764 references were retrieved initially. Twelve studies reporting events of contralateral deep vein thrombosis were selected for review, with a total of 1864 patients. Contralateral deep vein thrombosis incidence varied between 0% and 15.6%. The post-interventional and follow-up anticoagulation regimens were heterogeneous between studies. The decision to maintain patients on anticoagulation and the duration of treatment was based on the presence of comorbidities, hypercoagulable states, post-thrombotic syndrome and history of recurrent deep vein thrombosis. Patients with non-thrombotic iliac vein lesions were either anticoagulated for three or six months after stenting or received no anticoagulation. Patients with post-thrombotic syndrome were anticoagulated for longer periods. Most studies (eight studies) used an oral vitamin K antagonist agent. The data on compliance with anticoagulation treatment is scarce and few references present data on whether contralateral deep vein thrombosis occurred during anticoagulation treatment. The use of antiplatelet agents in addition to the anticoagulant treatment in the follow-up period was also variable. Conclusion The incidence of contralateral deep vein thrombosis due to iliac vein jailing is not negligible and reported being as high as 15.6%. Large-scale studies on the ideal antithrombotic treatment and its impact are necessary. It is possible that patients with stent crossing the iliocaval confluence might benefit from long-term antithrombotic treatment.
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- Luis Duarte-Gamas
- Department of Angiology and Vascular Surgery, Centro Hospitalar Universitário de São João, Porto, Portugal
- Department of Surgery and Physiology, Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade do Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- Department of Angiology and Vascular Surgery, Centro Hospitalar Universitário de São João, Porto, Portugal
- Department of Biomedicine – Unity of Anatomy, Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade do Porto, Porto, Portugal
- Department of Surgery and Physiology, Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade do Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- Department of Angiology and Vascular Surgery, Centro Hospitalar Universitário de São João, Porto, Portugal
- Department of Biomedicine – Unity of Anatomy, Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade do Porto, Porto, Portugal
- Department of Surgery and Physiology, Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade do Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- Department of Angiology and Vascular Surgery, Centro Hospitalar Universitário de São João, Porto, Portugal
- Department of Surgery and Physiology, Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade do Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- Vascular Clinic, Gentofte Hospital and Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark
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Sankaran L, Ramachandran R, Bala Raghu Raji V, Periasamy Varadaraju P, Panneerselvam P, Radhakrishnan PR. The role of multidetector CT angiography in characterizing vascular compression syndromes of the abdomen. THE EGYPTIAN JOURNAL OF RADIOLOGY AND NUCLEAR MEDICINE 2019. [DOI: 10.1186/s43055-019-0063-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
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Background
Various abdominal vessels can compress the adjacent structures or in turn can get compressed by them. Most of these compression syndromes present with non-specific symptoms. Unlike the common causes of acute abdomen, the various vascular compression syndromes have bizarre clinical presentations and subtle imaging findings, which can easily be missed by the physicians as well as the radiologists.
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This is a retrospective study which was done for a period of 3 years from April 2015 to April 2018 using a 64-slice CT scanner. Among 2412 cases that came for evaluation, 114 patients were diagnosed to have one of the various vascular compression syndromes. These 114 cases were further managed either conservatively or surgically depending on the pathology and the severity of the compression. The syndromes discussed in this article include median arcuate ligament syndrome (29 cases), superior mesenteric artery syndrome (23 cases), portal biliopathy (3 cases), nutcracker syndrome (6 cases), pelvi-ureteric junction obstruction due to crossing of vessels (8 cases), and retrocaval ureter and May-Thurner syndrome (45 cases).
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The primary goal of this article is to reinforce the knowledge of the radiologists of the various vascular compression syndromes and to make them possess a high degree of vigilance to detect them. This article elaborates the imaging findings of these syndromes and the role of multidetector CT angiography in diagnosing them.
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Single-Stage Treatment of AngioJet Rheolytic Thrombectomy and Stenting for Iliac Vein Compression Syndrome with Secondary Acute Iliofemoral Deep Vein Thrombosis. Ann Vasc Surg 2019; 61:384-393. [DOI: 10.1016/j.avsg.2019.02.028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/01/2018] [Revised: 12/09/2018] [Accepted: 02/20/2019] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Jun H. Endovenous Intervention of May-Thurner Syndrome with Thrombus beyond Iliac Vein Stenosis. Vasc Specialist Int 2019; 35:90-94. [PMID: 31297358 PMCID: PMC6609025 DOI: 10.5758/vsi.2019.35.2.90] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/26/2018] [Revised: 03/22/2019] [Accepted: 04/15/2019] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Purpose With the increase in the incidence of venous thrombosis, interest in May-Thurner syndrome (MTS) accompanying iliac vein compression has increased. Some patients with MTS have inferior vena cava thrombosis or thrombosis beyond iliac vein stenosis (TBIVS). This study aimed to identify the characteristics of MTS with TBIVS including pulmonary embolism (PE) and post-thrombotic syndrome (PTS) compared to those of MTS without TBIVS. Materials and Methods Thirty-five patients with deep vein thrombosis associated with MTS were treated between March 2012 and February 2016. Demographic data, medical history, computed tomography findings (iliac vein size of stenosis and stenotic ratio compared with the other side), and clinical outcomes (preoperative PE and PTS) were retrospectively collected and reviewed by dividing into groups with or without TBIVS. Results Eight of the 35 patients with MTS had TBIVS. The group with TBIVS had a statistically significantly greater iliac vein size (P<0.001) and ratio (P=0.001). PE was more prevalent in the group with TBIVS (63% vs. 15%, P=0.007). However, no statistically significant intergroup difference in PTS prevalence was found. Conclusion The presence of mild iliac vein stenosis in MTS can be used to predict TBIVS and the requirement for more attention to PE.
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- Heungman Jun
- Department of Surgery, Ilsan Paik Hospital, Inje University College of Medicine, Goyang, Korea
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Gunder M, Lakhter V, Lau K, Karhadkar SS, Di Carlo A, Bashir R. Endovascular intervention for iliac vein thrombosis after simultaneous kidney-pancreas transplant. J Surg Case Rep 2019; 2019:rjz024. [PMID: 30997007 PMCID: PMC6457065 DOI: 10.1093/jscr/rjz024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2018] [Revised: 12/13/2018] [Accepted: 03/27/2019] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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May–Thurner syndrome (MTS) is an anatomic variant where the overlying right common iliac artery compresses and chronically obstructs the left common iliac vein, leading to thrombosis. Interventions for symptomatic MTS include endovascular thrombectomy and stenting. Occluding venous thrombus can be fatal to transplanted allografts. No guidelines exist for patients with MTS after simultaneous kidney-pancreas transplant. A 57-year-old female with ESRD and diabetes mellitus underwent a kidney-pancreas transplant. Post-operative imaging revealed a compressed left CIV with an occlusive thrombus threatening the renal graft. Thrombectomy with stent placement was performed, maintaining patency of both allograft venous outflows. Post-intervention the patient has demonstrated preserved kidney and pancreas allograft function through 1 year of follow-up. Interventions for MTS in patients after transplant are challenging given the complex allograft vascular reconstruction. We present a case which demonstrates that angiographic interventions for MTS can be safely performed after simultaneous kidney-pancreas transplant.
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- Meredith Gunder
- Department of Surgery, Temple University Hospital, 3401 N. Broad Street, 400 Parkinson Pavilion, Philadelphia, PA 19140, USA
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- Temple Heart and Vascular Institute, Temple University Hospital, 3509 N. Broad Street, Boyer Pavilion 4th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19140, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Temple University Hospital, 3401 N. Broad Street, 400 Parkinson Pavilion, Philadelphia, PA 19140, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Temple University Hospital, 3401 N. Broad Street, 400 Parkinson Pavilion, Philadelphia, PA 19140, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Temple University Hospital, 3401 N. Broad Street, 400 Parkinson Pavilion, Philadelphia, PA 19140, USA
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- Temple Heart and Vascular Institute, Temple University Hospital, 3509 N. Broad Street, Boyer Pavilion 4th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19140, USA
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Gloviczki P, Lawrence PF. Iliac vein stenting and contralateral deep vein thrombosis. J Vasc Surg Venous Lymphat Disord 2019; 5:5-6. [PMID: 27987610 DOI: 10.1016/j.jvsv.2016.11.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Mando R, Sigua-Arce P, Spencer L, Halalau A. Slippery Stents: A Case Report and Review of the Literature Describing Patients with May-Thurner Syndrome That Experienced Stent Migration. Case Rep Vasc Med 2019; 2019:7606727. [PMID: 30956838 PMCID: PMC6425386 DOI: 10.1155/2019/7606727] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/24/2018] [Revised: 02/17/2019] [Accepted: 02/19/2019] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Endovascular stent placement is an effective treatment for relieving chronic venous obstruction in patients with May-Thurner Syndrome (MTS) with or without the presence of thrombotic lesions. Stent migration is a rare but potentially life-threatening complication of endovascular stenting. Herein, we describe a case of stent migration from the left common iliac vein into the right heart, requiring open-heart surgery. We also completed a literature review of MTS patients with stent migration in hopes of raising awareness of this rare and life-threatening complication.
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- Ramy Mando
- Department of Internal Medicine, Beaumont Health System, Royal Oak, MI, USA
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- Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine, Rochester Hills, MI, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Beaumont Health System, Royal Oak, MI, USA
- Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine, Rochester Hills, MI, USA
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Sermsathanasawadi N, Pruekprasert K, Pitaksantayothin W, Chinsakchai K, Wongwanit C, Ruangsetakit C, Mutirangura P. Prevalence, risk factors, and evaluation of iliocaval obstruction in advanced chronic venous insufficiency. J Vasc Surg Venous Lymphat Disord 2019; 7:441-447. [PMID: 30765330 DOI: 10.1016/j.jvsv.2018.10.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/21/2018] [Accepted: 10/24/2018] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to investigate the prevalence and clinical predictors of >50% iliocaval venous obstruction (ICVO) in Thai patients with lipodermatosclerosis and healed or active venous ulcers and the diagnostic accuracy of duplex ultrasound (DUS) compared with computed tomography venography (CTV). METHODS Limbs with lipodermatosclerosis, healed venous leg ulceration, or active venous leg ulceration were prospectively evaluated by DUS and CTV. Loss of respiratory variation in the common femoral vein (CFV) and reversed flow in the superficial epigastric vein (SEV) were evaluated by DUS. Percentage of venous obstruction was measured by CTV. The prevalence and clinical predictors of >50% ICVO were determined, and the accuracy of DUS for diagnosis of >50% ICVO was compared with the diagnostic accuracy of CTV. RESULTS A total of 106 patients (135 limbs) were enrolled. The mean age was 58 ± 12 years, and 57 (54%) patients were female. Previous history of deep venous thrombosis (DVT) in the symptomatic leg was documented in 21 (15.6%) limbs; >50% ICVO by CTV was found in 38 (28.1%) limbs. Independent predictors of >50% ICVO included left leg (P = .001) and previous history of DVT in the affected leg (P = .001). For diagnosis of >50% ICVO, the sensitivity and specificity of loss of respiratory variation in the CFV were 23.7% and 100%, respectively; the sensitivity and specificity of reversed flow in the SEV were 7.9% and 100%, respectively. CONCLUSIONS Limbs with lipodermatosclerosis or with healed or active venous ulceration, especially in the left limb or in limbs with a history of DVT in the affected limb, had a high prevalence of ICVO; these limbs should be routinely studied with DUS. Limbs with an abnormal finding on DUS, including loss of respiratory variation in the CFV or reversed flow in the SEV, should be routed for venous intervention, and those with normal DUS findings should be referred for CTV.
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- Nuttawut Sermsathanasawadi
- Division of Vascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand.
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- Division of Vascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Division of Vascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Division of Vascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Division of Vascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Division of Vascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Division of Vascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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Bergen MA, Wall KC, Kim CY, Garrigues GE. Occult Left Common Iliac Vein Compression Increases Postoperative Venous Thromboembolism Risk Following Total Hip Arthroplasty. J Arthroplasty 2019; 34:375-378. [PMID: 30448323 DOI: 10.1016/j.arth.2018.10.024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2018] [Revised: 10/11/2018] [Accepted: 10/22/2018] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Left common iliac vein (LCIV) compression by the right or left common iliac artery (RCIA, LCIA) is known to cause venous thromboembolism (VTE), but the extent to which occult LCIV compression synergizes with lower extremity orthopedic surgery is unknown. We hypothesize that occult LCIV compression is associated with increased VTE risk following total hip or knee arthroplasty (THA, TKA). METHODS This case-control study involves all patients at our institution who underwent primary or revision THA or TKA from 2009 to 2017 who had computed tomography or magnetic resonance imaging of the abdomen or pelvis available preoperatively. VTE cases (pulmonary embolism or left-sided deep vein thrombosis) within 30 days of surgery were matched to a control by age, gender, body mass index, Charlson Comorbidity Index, surgical site, and hypercoagulable risk factors. LCIV compression by the right common iliac artery and/or the left common iliac artery was measured in a blinded fashion and was considered present at 50% diameter reduction. RESULTS One hundred twelve patients (22 cases, 90 controls) were included for analysis. Nineteen (86.4%) cases and 46 (51.1%) controls demonstrated LCIV compression. The overall sample odds ratio of postoperative VTE in the presence of LCIV compression was 5.97 (95% confidence interval 1.59-33.67, P = .003). In patients who underwent THA (n = 75), LCIV compression was highly predictive of VTE (odds ratio ∞, 95% confidence interval 2.83-∞, P < .001). Compression in the TKA patients did not significantly predict VTE. CONCLUSION Compression of the LCIV significantly increases odds of developing postoperative VTE following THA. This effect may suggest a new method of stratifying VTE risk in the orthopedic population to reduce VTE-associated morbidity and mortality.
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- Michael A Bergen
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, NC
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, NC
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- Department of Radiology, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, NC
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- Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL
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