Spontaneous Iliac Vein Ruptures: A Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Spontaneous iliac vein rupture is a rare, but frequently lethal condition. It is important to timely recognize its clinical features and immediately start adequate treatment. We aimed to increase awareness to clinical features, specific diagnostics, and treatment strategies of spontaneous iliac vein rupture by evaluating the current literature.

Methods

A systematic search was conducted in EMBASE, Ovid MEDLINE, Cochrane, Web of Science, and Google Scholar from inception until January 23, 2023, without any restrictions. Two reviewers independently screened for eligibility and selected studies describing a spontaneous iliac vein rupture. Patient characteristics, clinical features, diagnostics, treatment strategies, and survival outcomes were collected from included

SUBMITTER: Kooiman AL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10291386 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature