May-Thurner Syndrome:Two Cases Treated with Catheter-Directed Thrombolysis and Stent Placement

Kim, Hae Jin; Chung, In Hyun; Cho, Deok Kyu; Cho, Jung Rae; Byun, Young Sup; Yoon, Young Won; Ryu, Sung Kee; Choi, Donghoon; Koo, Bon Kwon; Kang, Seok Min; Cho, Seung Yun; Lee, Do Yun

doi:10.4070/kcj.2001.31.12.1324

Korean Circ J

2001

DOI: 10.4070/kcj.2001.31.12.1324

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May-Thurner Syndrome:Two Cases Treated with Catheter-Directed Thrombolysis and Stent Placement

Hae Jin Kim¹,

In Hyun Chung²,

Deok Kyu Cho³

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Abstract: May-Thurner syndrome iliac vein compression syndrome is an uncommon condition in which the right common iliac artery compresses the left common iliac vein against the pelvic rim, resulting in left iliofemoral deep vein thrombosis and severe leg edema. Serious vascular sequelae to the leg can result if this condition is not recognized and corrected in a timely fashion. Several new interventions for treating May-Thurner syndrome have emerged over the past several years. Catheter-directed thrombolysis and stentin… Show more

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Treatment of May-Thurner Syndrome with Catheter-Guided Local Thrombolysis and Stent Insertion

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Background：May-Thurner syndrome is an uncommon disease entity in which the left common iliac vein is compressed by the right common iliac artery, with the subsequent development of deep vein thrombosis and chronic venous insufficiency. Herein, our experience on the treatment of extensive iliofemoral deep venous thrombosis due to May-Thurner syndrome, using endovascular techniques, is reported. Methods：Twenty-one symptomatic patients, 8 men and 13 women, with a mean age of 51 years, were referred for treatment. Eighteen of these patients were treated with catheter-guided thrombolysis, but three, with short segment involvement, did not require thrombolysis. After completion of the thrombolytic therapy, the residual venous narrowing was treated by balloon angioplasty and/or self-expandable stent placement. Patients were then followed-up by clinic visits and venography. Results：The mean total dose of urokinase and duration of infusion were 4.28±1.89 million units and 72±35 hours, respectively. Eighteen of the 21 patient received stent deployments. The mean diameter of the stents was 12.9±2.0 mm. Initial technical success, with immediate symptom resolution, was achieved in 20 of the 21 patients (95%). Among the patients who received stent implantation, two had recurrent thrombotic occlusion during the follow-up period. (mean 10.8 months) ; all three patients who did not receive stent implantation had recurrent thromboses There were no major bleeding complications, with the exception of one patient who developed a retroperitoneal hematoma. Conclusions：Catheter-guided thrombolysis and angioplasty with stent implantation are safe and effective for the treatment of May-Thurner syndrome. (Korean Circulation J 2004 ; 34 (7) : 655-659)

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Treatment of May-Thurner Syndrome with Catheter-Guided Local Thrombolysis and Stent Insertion

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Korean Circ J

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