Josias Torres de Siqueira Filho, Railane Lima de Paula, Arthur César Albuquerque Régis, Alberto Rubin Figueiredo, Bruno von Mühlen, João Victor Fuzeta Peres
INTRODUCTION: Paget-von Schroetter Syndrome is a rare condition, which refers to primary venous thrombosis of the subclavian-axillary bed. It is related to vigorous activities involving the upper limbs, presenting pain, edema and muscle swelling. Its diagnosis involves, besides the clinical suspicion, Doppler ultrasonography and should be performed early to ensure immediate treatment. The therapy is initially made with anticoagulation, but thrombolysis, decompression surgery, venolysis and venoplasty should be considered, which can lead to a better prognosis and lower risk of complications...
November 2021: International Journal of Surgery Case Reports