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Thrombotic complications of venous aneurysms
Author(s) -
French James R.,
Moncrieff Nicholas J.,
Englund Raymond,
Hanel Kevin C.
Publication year - 2003
Publication title -
anz journal of surgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.426
H-Index - 70
eISSN - 1445-2197
pISSN - 1445-1433
DOI - 10.1046/j.1445-2197.2003.t01-1-02658.x
Subject(s) - medicine , radiology , aneurysm , venous thrombosis , popliteal vein , vein , surgery , lower limbs venous ultrasonography , thrombosis
Background: Venous aneurysms are rare vascular anomalies that have been reported to occur throughout the body. We report a unique variation, namely a thrombosed subclavian vein aneurysm. Methods: A review of the records of patients with documented venous aneurysms presenting to the St George Hospital and their associated imaging was made. A literature search for articles pertaining to venous aneurysms was performed. Results: Four cases of venous aneurysms were identified; one subclavian vein, one inferior vena cava and two popliteal. The clinical course of these cases is detailed, along with a review of the literature. Conclusions: Venous aneurysms are infrequent findings and indicate that the patient is at significant risk of thrombosis. Popliteal vein aneurysms should be treated surgically.