Intermittent superior vena cava syndrome caused by a Hickman catheter

C I Preston; C H Poynton; L B Williams

doi:10.1016/s0936-6555(05)80781-2

Intermittent superior vena cava syndrome caused by a Hickman catheter

Clin Oncol (R Coll Radiol). 1992 Jan;4(1):60-1. doi: 10.1016/s0936-6555(05)80781-2.

Authors

C I Preston¹, C H Poynton, L B Williams

Affiliation

¹ South Wales Radiotherapy and Oncology Service, Velindre Hospital, Cardiff, UK.

PMID: 1736984
DOI: 10.1016/s0936-6555(05)80781-2

Abstract

A case of intermittent superior vena cava syndrome caused by a Hickman catheter is reported. The symptoms resolved on removal of the catheter. The use of anticoagulants in conjunction with indwelling venous catheters is discussed.

Publication types

Case Reports

MeSH terms

Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols / administration & dosage
Catheterization, Central Venous / adverse effects
Catheterization, Central Venous / instrumentation*
Catheters, Indwelling*
Hodgkin Disease / drug therapy
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Superior Vena Cava Syndrome / etiology*