Paget-Schroetter syndrome: The importance of urgent referral and appropriate management

Daniel Fenton, Jason Constantinou, Attavar Srilekha, Toby Richards, Peter Harris

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Abstract

The authors present the case of a young healthy male who was admitted with a case of acute primary subclavian vein thrombosis, otherwise known as Paget-Schroetter syndrome. The patient was successfully treated by catheter directed thrombolysis using a Trellis device and thoracic outlet decompression following prompt referral to the vascular team. The case highlights importance of early referral in the prevention of the long-term sequelae which can occur as a result of this rare condition.

Original languageEnglish
Article numberbcr0420114115
Number of pages3
JournalBMJ Case Reports
Volume2011
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2011
Externally publishedYes

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