Open AccessSuperior vena cava obstruction post laparoscopic cholecystectomy: A case report
Author(s) -
Mungazi Simbarashe Gift,
Gwini Rudo,
Magara Munyaradzi S
Publication year - 2019
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/ccr3.1930
Subject(s) - medicine , laparoscopic cholecystectomy , surgery , radiology , general surgery
Key Clinical Message Clinicians should have a high index of suspicion of superior vena cava obstruction in a patient presenting with painful lateral neck and ipsilateral chest swelling post laparoscopic procedures. High doses of Clexane can be used as a substitute for thrombolytic therapy where it is contraindicated.
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