Internal Jugular Vein Thrombosis following Oropharyngeal Infection
Internal jugular vein thrombosis (IJVT) is a rare condition which may lead to life-threatening complications such as sepsis and pulmonary embolism. Prolonged central venous catheterization, intravenous (IV) drug use, trauma, and radiotherapy are the most frequent causes of the IJVT. IJVT that develo...
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| Format: | Online |
| Language: | English |
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Hindawi Publishing Corporation
2015
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| Online Access: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4589581/ |