ENDOVASCULAR MANAGEMENT OF INFERIOR VENA CAVA REOCCLUSSION AFTER VENOUS ANGIOPLASTY, A CASE REPORT
Abstract:
The post thrombotic syndrome (PTS) is a common complication of deep vein thrombosis.
We present the case of a patient with PTS due to occlusion of the common iliac, external iliac and
common femoral vein, who underwent balloon angioplasty and stent implantation, with reocclussion
of the stents and the inferior vena cava. The patient returned for another session of balloon
angioplasty and stent placement in the inferior vena cava, with favourable outcome and diminishment
of the symptomatology.
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