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. 1986 Aug;145(2):200–203.

Catheter-Related Septic Central Venous Thrombosis—Current Therapeutic Options

Jeffrey Kaufman 1,2, Christopher Demas 1,2, Karl Stark 1,2, Louis Flancbaum 1,2
PMCID: PMC1306875  PMID: 3765599

Abstract

Central venous catheter-related infection and evidence for central venous thrombosis developed in five patients. On the basis of ongoing bacteremia after catheter removal and venographic confirmation, catheter-related septic central venous thrombosis (CR-SCVT) was confirmed. These patients were treated successfully with anticoagulation and antibiotics; none required surgical exploration or drainage.

CR-SCVT is a complication of modern venous access techniques and is easily confused with sepsis from other anatomic sites. Even when recognized antemortem, CR-SCVT carries an excessive morbidity and mortality. The therapy for this complication is not standardized, but catheter removal, anticoagulation and a prolonged course of antibiotics are appropriate initial therapy. Surgical vein ligation or excision are reserved for refractory sepsis or abscess formation.

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