Key result
Local thrombolytic therapy resulted in reestablishment of antegrade flow via the axillary and subclavian veins in all 4 patients with primary subclavian-axillary vein thrombosis.
Why the study?
Does local thrombolytic therapy improve antegrade flow in patients with primary subclavian-axillary vein thrombosis?
Population
4 patients with primary subclavian-axillary vein thrombosis
Design
Case_series
Authors
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Supports feasibility of local thrombolysis in primary subclavian-axillary vein thrombosis; leaves open need for controlled trials on outcomes and safety.
Case Report (n=4)
Does local thrombolytic therapy improve antegrade flow in patients with primary subclavian-axillary vein thrombosis?
Local thrombolytic therapy successfully reestablished antegrade flow in patients with primary subclavian-axillary vein thrombosis.
Becker et al. (1983) conducted a case report in Primary subclavian-axillary vein thrombosis (n=4). Local thrombolytic therapy was evaluated on Reestablishment of antegrade flow via the axillary and subclavian veins. Local thrombolytic therapy resulted in reestablishment of antegrade flow via the axillary and subclavian veins in all 4 patients with primary subclavian-axillary vein thrombosis.
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