Hsin-Yu Tsai MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

I-Chen Tsai MD, Presenter: Nothing to Disclose

Wei-Lin Tsai MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Min-Chi Chen, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Clayton Chi-Chang Chen, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

CT technologists should be able to perform an MDCT scan, with proper patient positioning, contrast injection and scan parameters, to evaluate a patient suspected with catheter-related thrombosis (CRT). Radiologists should be able to interpret the MDCT scan to make a correct diagnosis and facilitate the clinical care for patients suspected with CRT.  

Introduction Techniques Catheter-related thrombosis and associated conditions/complications Acute catheter-related thrombosis Chronic catheter-related thrombosis Postthrombotic syndrome Venous thromboembolism in other location Alternative diagnosis Cancer-related superior vena cava syndrome Compression of brachiocephalic vein by native anatomy or other disease Infection Lymphedema Conclusion

MDCT could serve as a useful imaging modality for evaluating patients with suspected with catheter-related thrombosis (CRT). When evaluating patients with CRT, the common conditions are acute CRT, chronic CRT, postthrombotic syndrome, and venous thromboembolism. The common alternative diagnoses are cancer-related superior vena cava syndrome, brachiocephalic vein compression, infection or lymphedema.  

Tsai, H, Tsai, I, Tsai, W, Chen, M, Chen, C, Comprehensive MDCT Evaluation of Patients with Suspected Catheter-related Thrombosis: From Protocol to Interpretation.  Radiological Society of North America 2012 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, November 25 - November 30, 2012 ,Chicago IL. http://archive.rsna.org/2012/12027145.html