Pediatric venous occlusions are a growing cause of morbidity and mortality, especially in hospitalized patients. Catheter-directed recanalization is a safe and effective treatment option in appropriately selected patients. Benefits of…
Venous compressive disorders are a heterogenous group of vascular syndromes characterized by extrinsic venous compression that can lead to complications of venous hypertension or venous thrombosis. Endovascular damage secondary to…
Portal interventions in pediatric patients present unique difficulties when compared to adult procedures. In addition, children who need a portal intervention require a different workup and clinical management. Based on…
Venous malformation (VM) stands as the most prevalent form of vascular malformation, characterized by its diverse morphology. These lesions can manifest in any part of the body, affecting different tissue…
This review explores the clinical presentation of lower extremity DVT and pulmonary embolism (PE), treatment strategies, and outcomes for venous thromboembolism (VTE) in the pediatric population. Traditional therapy for pediatric…
Fibro-Adipose Vascular Anomaly (FAVA) is a recently identified type of vascular malformation predominantly affecting adolescent females. Comprising abnormal adipose and vascular components, FAVA is frequently misdiagnosed as other vascular anomalies….
Overgrowth syndromes, particularly within the PIK3CA-related overgrowth syndrome (PROS) spectrum, are commonly associated with venous anomalies. The anomalies include spongiform venous malformations and persistent embryonic veins, such as the lateral…
The use of antithrombotic agents is increasing in infants, children and adolescents. The more recent routine inclusion of children in FDA-monitored clinical trials has propelled the rapid accumulation of safety…
