Thrombosis of the superior vena cava due to a Hickman catheter: successful management by rt-PA thrombolysis.

Introduction: Venous thrombosis is a frequent complication of long-term venous access. Its management is well defined in most cases, but some specific clinical situations have not yet been definitively standardized.Thrombosis may occur at the catheter tip and involve the superior vena cava (SVC) and/or the right atrium (RA).