## Abstract Nonspontaneous internal jugular vein thrombosis (IJVT) is an uncommon condition historically associated with deep neck infections during the preβantibiotic era. Today, trauma to the internal jugular vein from catheterization and repeated intravenous injections by drug users are the lead
Internal jugular vein thrombosis
β Scribed by McNeill, Roger
- Publisher
- Wiley (John Wiley & Sons)
- Year
- 1981
- Weight
- 546 KB
- Volume
- 3
- Category
- Article
- ISSN
- 0148-6403
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β¦ Synopsis
Abstract
This article presents 3 cases of internal jugular vein thrombosis secondary to central venous cannulation. Two patients were symptomatic with tender cervical swelling. In the third patient, the venous thrombosis was discovered as an incidental finding during major head and neck surgery. All patients responded to conservative management, and there were no instances of embolic phenomena.
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