Endovascular Y-reconstruction of chronic ilio-cava occlusion

Abstract Introduction: Inferior vena cava (IVC) agenesis is a rare pathology, associated with an increased risk of iliofemoral deep venous thrombosis (DVT), a frequent cause of disabling post-thrombotic syndrome (PTS). Case report: Authors present a case of bilateral iliofemoral thrombosis in a patient with IVC agenesis, successfully treated at a European reference center. Patient was submitted to an endovascular Y reconstruction of the IVC and iliac veins.

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Main Authors: Braga,Sandrina Figueiredo, Carrilho,Celso, Simões,João Correia, Sousa,Pedro Pinto, Mesquita,Amílcar
Format: Digital revista
Language:English
Published: Sociedade Portuguesa de Angiologia e Cirurgia Vascular 2022
Online Access:http://scielo.pt/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1646-706X2022000100040
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