Treatment of Inferior Vena Cava Thrombosis by Endovascular Stenting: A Case Report

Cureus. 2021 Nov 15;13(11):e19612. doi: 10.7759/cureus.19612. eCollection 2021 Nov.

Abstract

Optimal treatment of inferior vena cava (IVC) thrombosis remains unclear, especially given the contraindications to anticoagulation use and because interventional options remain limited. We present a case of a 62-year-old man with advanced liver cirrhosis who developed IVC thrombosis with symptoms of severe abdominal pain and leg swelling. IVC flow was restored via successful recanalization with a transjugular and common femoral approach after deploying a 22 × 70 mm Wallstent. On follow-up, the patient had a resolution of his symptoms.

Keywords: computed tomography; deep vein thrombosis; endovascular procedures; inferior vena cava; internal jugular vein.

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  • Case Reports