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Intravascular ultrasound-guided mechanical thrombectomy using the INARI ClotTriever device of an iatrogenic deep venous thrombosis
  1. Osama Abdel-Hafez,
  2. Mohammed Salih,
  3. Feras Aloka and
  4. Kirit Patel
  1. Cardiovascular Department, Saint Joseph Mercy Oakland Hospital, Pontiac, Michigan, USA
  1. Correspondence to Dr Mohammed Salih; mohammed.salihmd{at}yahoo.com

Abstract

Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a common disorder affecting 1 to 2 per 1000 Americans annually, resulting in significant morbidity and mortality. Anticoagulation is the mainstay management strategy for DVT. However, this could prove insufficient in cases where a mechanical obstruction is responsible for the DVT. We are presenting an interesting case of iatrogenic DVT incurred after Prolene suturing of lacerated iliac vein and the management employed for this challenging case with a successful and significant improvement in the clinical outcome.

  • venous thromboembolism
  • ultrasonography
  • interventional cardiology

https://doi.org/10.1136/bcr-2020-235464

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    Footnotes

    • Contributors Conception and design of the case: OA-H and MS. Revising the manuscript critically for important intellectual content: OA-H, MS, FA and KP. Final approval of the version published: OA-H, MS, FA and KP. Agreement to be accountable for all aspects of the work in ensuring that questions related to the accuracy or integrity of any part of the work are appropriately investigated and resolved: OA-H and MS.

    • Funding The authors have not declared a specific grant for this research from any funding agency in the public, commercial or not-for-profit sectors.

    • Competing interests None declared.

    • Patient consent for publication Obtained.

    • Provenance and peer review Not commissioned; externally peer reviewed.