1. A 35-year-old female patient was hospitalized with swelling of the left lower limb for 1 week. Computed tomography (CT) showed compression of the left common iliac vein with
thrombosis.
May-Thurner syndrome was diagnosed and
catheter-directed thrombolysis was performed. 2. A 37-year-old male patient came to our hospital due to sudden swelling of the right lower extremity and
pain for 3 days. Computed tomography showed compression of the left common iliac vein and
deep venous thrombosis (DVT) of the right iliac vein.
May-Thurner syndrome was diagnosed. The patient was performed with inferior vena cava (IVC) filter implantation,
catheter-directed thrombolysis and balloon angioplasty for right iliac vein. And the patient recovered well; 3. A 55-year-old female patient came to our hospital with swelling and discomfort in the left lower extremity for 3 days. Computed tomography showed
stenosis of the left common iliac vein with
deep vein thrombosis.
May-Thurner syndrome was diagnosed, balloon dilation and
stent implantation were performed. During 3 years of follow-up, there was no swelling or new
thrombosis in her lower limbs.
CONCLUSION: