Paget-Schroetter syndrome

Oktar G. L., Ergul E. G.

Hong Kong Medical Journal, vol.13, no.3, pp.243-245, 2007 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 13 Issue: 3
  • Publication Date: 2007
  • Doi Number: 10.2310/6670.2007.00064
  • Journal Name: Hong Kong Medical Journal
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.243-245
  • Keywords: effort thrombosis, first rib resection, Paget-Schroetter syndrome, primary axillary-subclavian vein thrombosis, thrombolysis, venous angioglasty, venous thoracic outlet syndrome, DEEP VENOUS THROMBOSIS, THORACIC OUTLET DECOMPRESSION, SUBCLAVIAN VEIN-THROMBOSIS, POSTTHROMBOTIC SYNDROME, SURGICAL DECOMPRESSION, THROMBOLYSIS, MANAGEMENT, THROMBECTOMY, ADULTS
  • Gazi University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Paget-Schroetter syndrome, or 'effort' thrombosis of the axillary-subclavian vein, is an uncommon deep vein thrombosis usually caused by excessive upper limb activity. It may cause post-thrombotic syndrome, leading to significant disability if not treated appropriately. The optimal management for this syndrome is still controversial because the outcomes of different treatment strategies are based on case studies and series in small numbers. We report a case of Paget-Schroetter syndrome in a young male weight-lifter and discuss treatment strategies suggested by the current literature.