Tidsskrift for den Norske lægeforening : tidsskrift for praktisk medicin, ny række
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Tidsskr. Nor. Laegeforen. · Mar 1990
Case Reports[Vena cava superior syndrome in total parenteral nutrition. Vena cava superior thrombosis caused by a central venous catheter].
Two patients developed superior vena cava syndrome following total parenteral nutrition through a central venous catheter. Infection may have contributed to the development of the superior vena cava thromboses. ⋯ The other patient had a mural thrombosis with complete occlusion of the superior vena cava. The author emphasizes the importance of early diagnosis and correct treatment in order to reduce the high mortality rate due to this serious complication to central venous catheters.