Inferior vena cava thrombosis during extracorporeal membrane oxygenation: a case report and review of the  literature

ConclusionsIVC thrombosis is one of the possible serious complications in the process of ECMO therapy. Prevention of thrombosis and optimization of the anticoagulant regimen are the main preventive measures. Anticoagulant therapy is still the main treatment of IVC thrombosis in the process of ECMO therapy. Other interventional strategies need to accumulate clinical experience.
Source: Journal of Medical Case Reports - Category: General Medicine Source Type: research