Secondary venous aneurysm following intravenous drug abuse: A case report
Introduction. Venous aneurysm (VA) is a rare condition that can be presented in both superficial and deep venous system. Secondary VAs as well as pseudoaneurysms are usually caused by external spontaneous or iatrogenic trauma. They are often misdiagnosed and inadequately treated. Complicati...
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| author | Marković Miroslav Dragaš Marko Končar Igor Banzić Igor Pejkić Siniša Fatić Nikola Davidović Lazar |
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| description | Introduction. Venous aneurysm (VA) is a rare condition that can be presented
in both superficial and deep venous system. Secondary VAs as well as
pseudoaneurysms are usually caused by external spontaneous or iatrogenic
trauma. They are often misdiagnosed and inadequately treated. Complications
include thrombosis, phlebitis, eventual pulmonary embolism and rupture. Case
report. We presented a case of secondary VA of the great saphenous vein
developed in a young addict following chronic intravenous drug application in
the groin region. Aneurysm required urgent surgical treatment due to bleeding
complication as it was previously misdiagnosed for hematoma (or abscess) and
punctuated by a general surgeon. Complete resection of VA with successful
preservation of continuity of the great saphenous vein was performed.
Postoperative course was uneventful. Regular venous flow through the great
saphenous vein was confirmed on control ultrasound examination. Conclusion.
VAs are uncommon, among them secondary VA being extremely rare. In cases with
a significant diameter or threatening complications surgical treatment is
recommended. [Projekat Ministarstva nauke Republike Srbije, br. ON175008 i
br. III41007] |
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| spelling | doaj.art-b269a59355d841e29f99824165cc72b12022-12-21T18:23:57ZengMilitary Health Department, Ministry of Defance, SerbiaVojnosanitetski Pregled0042-84502406-07202016-01-0173550050310.2298/VSP140617026M0042-84501600026MSecondary venous aneurysm following intravenous drug abuse: A case reportMarković Miroslav0Dragaš Marko1Končar Igor2Banzić Igor3Pejkić Siniša4Fatić Nikola5Davidović Lazar6Faculty of Medicine, Belgrade + Clinical Center of Serbia, Clinic for Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, BelgradeFaculty of Medicine, Belgrade + Clinical Center of Serbia, Clinic for Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, BelgradeFaculty of Medicine, Belgrade + Clinical Center of Serbia, Clinic for Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, BelgradeFaculty of Medicine, Belgrade + Clinical Center of Serbia, Clinic for Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, BelgradeFaculty of Medicine, Belgrade + Clinical Center of Serbia, Clinic for Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, BelgradeClinical Center of Serbia, Clinic for Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, BelgradeFaculty of Medicine, Belgrade + Clinical Center of Serbia, Clinic for Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, BelgradeIntroduction. Venous aneurysm (VA) is a rare condition that can be presented in both superficial and deep venous system. Secondary VAs as well as pseudoaneurysms are usually caused by external spontaneous or iatrogenic trauma. They are often misdiagnosed and inadequately treated. Complications include thrombosis, phlebitis, eventual pulmonary embolism and rupture. Case report. We presented a case of secondary VA of the great saphenous vein developed in a young addict following chronic intravenous drug application in the groin region. Aneurysm required urgent surgical treatment due to bleeding complication as it was previously misdiagnosed for hematoma (or abscess) and punctuated by a general surgeon. Complete resection of VA with successful preservation of continuity of the great saphenous vein was performed. Postoperative course was uneventful. Regular venous flow through the great saphenous vein was confirmed on control ultrasound examination. Conclusion. VAs are uncommon, among them secondary VA being extremely rare. In cases with a significant diameter or threatening complications surgical treatment is recommended. [Projekat Ministarstva nauke Republike Srbije, br. ON175008 i br. III41007]http://www.doiserbia.nb.rs/img/doi/0042-8450/2016/0042-84501600026M.pdfaneurysmsaphenous veindiagnosis, differentialhistological techniquesinjections, intravenousopioid-related disordersvascular surgical procedures |
| spellingShingle | Marković Miroslav Dragaš Marko Končar Igor Banzić Igor Pejkić Siniša Fatić Nikola Davidović Lazar Secondary venous aneurysm following intravenous drug abuse: A case report Vojnosanitetski Pregled aneurysm saphenous vein diagnosis, differential histological techniques injections, intravenous opioid-related disorders vascular surgical procedures |
| title | Secondary venous aneurysm following intravenous drug abuse: A case report |
| title_full | Secondary venous aneurysm following intravenous drug abuse: A case report |
| title_fullStr | Secondary venous aneurysm following intravenous drug abuse: A case report |
| title_full_unstemmed | Secondary venous aneurysm following intravenous drug abuse: A case report |
| title_short | Secondary venous aneurysm following intravenous drug abuse: A case report |
| title_sort | secondary venous aneurysm following intravenous drug abuse a case report |
| topic | aneurysm saphenous vein diagnosis, differential histological techniques injections, intravenous opioid-related disorders vascular surgical procedures |
| url | http://www.doiserbia.nb.rs/img/doi/0042-8450/2016/0042-84501600026M.pdf |
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