Primary Subclavian Vein Thrombosis and Pulmonary Embolism
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
7-1-1997
Description
Thrombotic veno-occlusion of the upper extremity is infrequent in the absence of external trauma or in the presence of an indwelling catheter. Inadvertent injury to the underlying venous circulation can occur when the upper extremity is subjected to an unaccustomed repetitive action. The resultant intimal damage may become a nidus for thrombus development.
Citation Information
Roy, Thomas M.; Byrd, Ryland P.; Lukeman, Robert; and Mathai, Mathew. 1997. Primary Subclavian Vein Thrombosis and Pulmonary Embolism. Southern Medical Journal. Vol.90(7). 748-757. https://doi.org/10.1097/00007611-199707000-00021 PMID: 9225902 ISSN: 0038-4348