Table 3.
Rates of Complications Following UEDVT Involving an Isolated Vein; Internal Jugular Vein Versus Any Other Sitea.
| Complication | All Patients N = 45 (100%) | Internal Jugular Isolated UEDVT n = 22 (100%) | Other Sites a Isolated UEDVT n = 23 (100%) | P Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pulmonary Embolism | 6 (13.3) | 5 (22.7) | 1 (4.3) | .096 |
| Superior Vena Cava Syndrome | 9 (20.0) | 8 (36.4) | 1 (4.3) | .010 |
| Postthrombotic Syndrome | 12 (26.7) | 2 (9.1) | 10 (43.5) | .017 |
Abbreviation: UEDVT, upper extremity deep vein thrombosis
a Subclavian, axillary or brachial veins