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(S35.1) Injury of inferior vena cava
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51 747 in individuals diagnosis injury of inferior vena cava confirmed
Diagnosis injury of inferior vena cava is diagnosed Men are 31.90% more likely than Women
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Men receive the diagnosis injury of inferior vena cava
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Women receive the diagnosis injury of inferior vena cava
0 (less than 0.1%)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease injury of inferior vena cava - Men aged 60-64 and Women aged 75-79
In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 5-89
Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 0-5, 90-95+Less common in women the disease occurs at Age 0-9
In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 10-95+
Disease Features injury of inferior vena cava
Absence or low individual and public risk
Injury of inferior vena cava - what does this mean
Injury of the inferior vena cava is a rare but serious condition that occurs when the inferior vena cava, the large vein that carries blood from the lower body back to the heart, is damaged due to trauma, such as a motor vehicle accident or a fall. it can also occur during surgery or due to a medical procedure, such as a biopsy or an ivc filter placement. symptoms of inferior vena cava injury include pain, swelling, and discoloration of the affected area, as well as shortness of breath and a rapid heartbeat. if left untreated, it can lead to life-threatening complications, such as internal bleeding and shock.
What happens during the disease - injury of inferior vena cava
Injury of inferior vena cava is a serious condition which occurs when the inferior vena cava, a major vein that carries deoxygenated blood from the lower body to the heart, is damaged due to trauma or surgery. this can lead to the accumulation of blood in the lower body and the disruption of the normal flow of blood between the heart and the lower body, resulting in swelling and pain in the lower extremities, increased risk of infection, and difficulty breathing due to decreased oxygenation of the blood.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
- Physical examination of the affected area
- Imaging tests such as X-ray, CT scan, MRI, or ultrasound
- Angiography
- Blood tests to check for clotting disorders
- Doppler ultrasound to measure the flow of blood in the vena cava
- Venography to evaluate the structure of the vena cava
- Treatment of underlying conditions that may have caused the injury
Treatment and Medical Assistance
Main goal: To treat the injury of inferior vena cava
- Administer medications to reduce inflammation and pain
- Perform surgery to repair the damaged vessel
- Perform angioplasty to restore blood flow
- Prescribe anticoagulants to prevent blood clots
- Prescribe antibiotics to prevent infection
- Monitor patient's vital signs and symptoms
- Provide lifestyle modifications, such as reducing alcohol consumption
- Provide physical therapy to improve mobility
18 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Injury of inferior vena cava - Prevention
Injury of the inferior vena cava can be prevented by using proper techniques when performing vascular access procedures, such as ultrasound-guided catheterization, as well as by avoiding unnecessary manipulation of the vessel. additionally, prophylactic use of anticoagulants should be considered in high-risk patients.