Inferior Vena Cava Pregnancy Complications

Addition of 15 reverse trendelenburg tilt to standard pelvic tilt produced a non statistically significant increase in inferior vena cava area 10 54 9 91cm 2 95 ci 2 61 to 18 47 p 0 06.

Inferior vena cava pregnancy complications.

The safety of ivc filter use in pregnancy is uncertain as there are limited data available. During pregnancy there is enlargement of the uterus due to growing fetus which results in compression or blockage of the inferior vena cava vein resulting in the development of inferior vena cava syndrome. Inferior vena cava ivc is indicated to prevent life threatening pulmonary embolism pe. Although surgical plication is an option percutaneous placement of an ivc filter is now the most common practice 1 3.

These filters have generally been found to be safe. Inferior vena cava compression was noted in all participants 59 33 95 ci 32 to 86. The development of vena cava interruption in the 1970s was a critical advance in the treatment of these patients. Pregnancy leads to high venous pressure in the lower limbs decreased blood return to the heart decreased cardiac output due to obstruction of the inferior vena cava sudden rise in venous pressure which can lead to placental separation and a decrease in kidney function.

331 333 introduction the inferior vena cava ivc is the largest vein in the body with a diameter of 18 32 mm. Inferior vena cava ivc filter placement is indicated in conditions where recurrent thromboembolism occurs despite adequate anticoagulation or when anticoagulation is contraindicated. Nonetheless the incidence of complications associated with placement of these devices is largely unknown. However delayed complications such as caval.

A blood clot in this vein is yet another cause for an individual to develop inferior vena cava syndrome. The azygos system of veins is the dominant pathway of collateral venous return back to the heart in the event of acute obstruction of the ivc. Varicose veins of parametrium. Placement of inferior vena cava ivc filters has been steadily increasing since their introduction.

Pregnancy complications ginekologia polska 2020. Inferior vena cava syn. Methods from january 2000 to december 2005 we enrolled 33 patients 8 men and 25 women who underwent percutaneous insertion of a temporary ivc filter in the department of vascular surgery of tokyo university hospital. We evaluated the current clinical experience of temporary inferior vena cava ivc filter placement and its related complications.

During late pregnancy the gravid uterus compresses the inferior vena cava ivc when a woman lies in the supine position. Rather it is a violation of the body s adaptation to uterine enlargement or other changes in venous circulation. Inferior vena cava stenosis.