Aster CMI Hospital Successfully Treats a Rare Case of Deep Vein Thrombosis Caused by May-Thurner Syndrome

Aster CMI Hospital has once again exemplified its commitment to clinical excellence and advanced vascular care by successfully managing a rare and life-threatening case of extensive Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) caused by May-Thurner Syndrome (MTS) in a 46-year-old female patient. The complex emergency procedure involved mechanical thromboaspiration and iliac vein stenting, restoring full venous flow and preventing further complications.

The patient, a 46-year-old woman, had recently undergone bilateral total knee replacement surgery just two weeks prior. She arrived at the Emergency Department at Aster CMI Hospital with sudden and severe swelling, pain, and discomfort in her left leg. On examination, she was found to have marked unilateral limb swelling with tenderness, raising suspicion of deep vein thrombosis (DVT). A subsequent CT venogram confirmed the presence of an extensive acute thrombus involving the left iliofemoral and popliteal veins, along with compression of the left common iliac vein by the overlying right iliac artery, consistent with May-Thurner Syndrome (MTS) a rare vascular condition that predisposes patients to extensive clot formation in the lower limbs.

Dr. Krishna Chaithanya, Lead Consultant – Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Aster CMI Hospital, said “This case was a classic example of how prompt diagnosis and timely intervention can save lives. In patients with extensive DVT and underlying venous compression, mechanical thromboaspiration followed by stenting offers immediate symptom relief and prevents recurrence. The patient showed remarkable recovery within hours of the procedure”.