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Iliac Vein Compression Induced by a Calcified Ipsilateral Artery and Kyphosis
Yuta Seki1, Satoshi Inaba1,2, Atsushi Kawashima1
1Department of General Internal Medicine Fukuchiyama City Hospital Fukuchiyama Japan.
Clinical Case Reports
|April 22, 2026
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Age-related kyphosis in elderly patients can compress iliac veins, increasing risks for deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism. Prompt recognition and anticoagulation are vital for preventing severe outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Geriatric Medicine
- Vascular Medicine
- Cardiology
Background:
- Elderly individuals experience age-related changes, including kyphosis.
- Kyphosis can lead to anatomical changes, potentially affecting venous circulation.
- Iliac vein compression is a recognized risk factor for thromboembolic events.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the association between age-related kyphosis and iliac vein compression in the elderly.
- To emphasize the potential for deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism in this patient group.
- To underscore the importance of early diagnosis and management.
Main Methods:
- Review of geriatric patient cases with relevant anatomical changes.
- Analysis of risk factors contributing to venous stasis and thrombosis.
- Correlation of clinical presentation with diagnostic findings.
Main Results:
- Age-related kyphosis identified as a contributing factor to iliac vein compression.
- Documented cases linking compression to deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism.
- Delayed diagnosis associated with poorer patient outcomes.
Conclusions:
- Iliac vein compression due to kyphosis is a significant concern in the elderly.
- Early identification of compression and prompt anticoagulation are critical.
- This condition requires heightened clinical awareness in geriatric populations.
Abstract:
In elderly patients, age-related changes such as kyphosis can cause iliac vein compression, leading to deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism. Early recognition and anticoagulation are essential to prevent life-threatening complications.
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