The use of central venous catheters (CVC) has improved the management of patients with cancer but this procedure is associated with complications such as infections and upper limb deep-vein thrombosis. This review describes the epidemiology of CVC-related thrombosis and the risk factors associated with this problem. The authors comment on the diagnosis and presentation of CVC-related thrombosis and consider how cancer patients with this complication can be appropriately managed with long-term anticoagulant therapy.
- Giancarlo Agnelli
- Melina Verso
