Open AccessUpper extremity deep vein thrombosis: a complication of an indwelling peripherally inserted central venous catheter
Author(s) -
Carr Peter J.,
Rippey James C. R.
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
clinical case reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.21
H-Index - 9
ISSN - 2050-0904
DOI - 10.1002/ccr3.187
Subject(s) - medicine , peripherally inserted central catheter , complication , thrombus , subclavian vein , deep vein , surgery , venous thrombosis , thrombosis , catheter , central line , central venous catheter , radiology , axillary vein , cephalic vein , vein
Key Clinical Message We report a case of peripherally inserted central venous catheter ( PICC )‐associated deep vein thrombosis ( DVT ). Ultrasound images and video of subclavian thrombus are presented. PICC line‐associated DVT , particularly in cancer patients is not uncommon. Point‐of‐care Emergency Department ultrasound can readily diagnose this complication and device removal is not always necessary.