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World J Radiol. Dec 28, 2021; 13(12): 371-379
Published online Dec 28, 2021. doi: 10.4329/wjr.v13.i12.371
Prevalence of hypercoagulable states in stented thrombotic iliac vein compression syndrome with comparison of re-intervention and anticoagulation regimens
Peyton Cramer, Anuj Malhotra, Andrew Kesselman, Department of Radiology, Division of Interventional Radiology, New York Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, NY 10065, United States
Cheryl Mensah, Maria DeSancho, Department of Medicine, Division of Hematology-Oncology, New York Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, NY 10065, United States
Ronald Winokur, Department of Radiology, Division of Interventional Radiology, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19107, United States
ORCID number: Peyton Cramer (0000-0003-1048-3555); Cheryl Mensah (0000-0001-5305-8618); Maria DeSancho (0000-0001-9239-5131); Anuj Malhotra (0000-0002-8464-2857); Ronald Winokur (0000-0002-7366-7530); Andrew Kesselman (0000-0002-5286-7912).
Author contributions: Cramer P and Kesselman A designed the research study and performed the research; Cramer P, Mensah C, Desancho M, Malhotra A, Winokur R, and Kesselman A analyzed the data and wrote the manuscript; all authors have read and approve the final manuscript.
Institutional review board statement: The study was reviewed and approved by the Weill Cornell Medicine Institutional Review Board, No. 20-03021729.
Informed consent statement: Informed consent was waived for this study by the institutional review board.
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Corresponding author: Peyton Cramer, MD, Doctor, Department of Radiology, Division of Interventional Radiology, New York Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medicine, No. 501 Payson Pavilion 25 E. 68th St., New York, NY 10065, United States. pmc9010@nyp.org
Received: February 10, 2021
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Revised: November 25, 2021
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Published online: December 28, 2021

Abstract
BACKGROUND

Endovascular therapy is playing an increasing role in the treatment of iliofemoral venous disease. Iliac stent patency is multifactorial, and current management is based on best clinical practices, varying by institution.

AIM

To evaluate how thrombophilia influences management and outcomes of patients who undergo venous stenting for thrombotic iliac vein compression syndromes.

METHODS

A retrospective observational analysis was performed on 65 patients with thrombotic iliac vein compression syndrome that underwent common iliac vein (CIV) stenting between December 2013 and December 2019 at a large academic center. Search criteria included CIV stenting and iliac vein compression. Non-thrombotic lesions and iliocaval thrombosis and/or occlusions were excluded. A total of 65 patients were selected for final analysis. Demographic information, procedural data points, and post-procedural management and outcomes were collected. Statistical analyses included Fisher's exact and Chi-square tests to compare discrete variables and the Wilcoxon rank-sum test to compare continuous variables between thrombophilia positive and negative patients.

RESULTS

65 patients underwent successful balloon angioplasty and CIV stenting. Of these patients, 33 (50.8%) underwent thrombophilia testing, with 16 (48.5%) testing positive. Stent patency on ultrasound did not significantly differ between thrombophilia positive and negative patients at 1 mo (92.3% vs 81.3%, P = 0.6), 6 mo (83.3% vs 80%, P > 0.9), or 12 mo (77.8% vs 76.9%, P = 0.8). Immediately after stent placement, thrombophilia patients were more likely to be placed on dual therapy (aspirin and anticoagulation) or triple therapy (aspirin, clopidogrel, and anticoagulation) (50% vs 41.2%, P > 0.9), and remain on dual therapy at 6 mo (25% vs 12.5%, P = 0.5) and 12 mo (25% vs 6.7%, P = 0.6). There was no significant difference in re-intervention rates (25% vs 35.3%, P = 0.7) or number of re-interventions (average 2.3 vs 1.3 per patient, P = 0.4) between thrombophilia positive and negative patients.

CONCLUSION

Half of patients with stented thrombotic iliac vein compression syndrome and thrombophilia testing were positive. The presence of thrombophilia did not significantly impact stent patency or re-intervention rates.

Key Words: Thrombophilia, Iliac vein compression syndrome, Iliac vein stent, May Thurner, Anticoagulation, Endovascular

Core Tip: Endovascular therapy is playing an increasing role in the treatment of iliofemoral venous disease. Iliac stent patency is multifactorial, and current management is based on best clinical practices. Despite an underlying anatomic venous abnormality, half of our patient cohort with stented thrombotic iliac vein compression syndrome tested positive for thrombophilia. The presence of thrombophilia did not demonstrate a statistically significant difference in stent patency rates or re-intervention rates.



INTRODUCTION

Iliofemoral vein thrombosis accounts for approximately 25% of all deep vein thrombosis and is associated with an increased risk of embolic and post-thrombotic complications[1]. Anticoagulation is the standard of care for the treatment of symptomatic acute deep vein thrombosis. However, despite appropriate anticoagulant therapy, the post-thrombotic syndrome (PTS) remains a frequent complication seen in 30% to 50% of patients diagnosed with iliofemoral deep vein thrombosis. The clinical manifestations of PTS include pain, swelling, heaviness, fatigue, itching, or cramping of the affected leg[1-3]. To reduce the burden of post-thrombotic symptoms, endovascular approaches with thrombolysis, thrombectomy, balloon angioplasty and stenting are being increasingly utilized in centers with expertise in these procedures[4-7]. The current C-TRACT trial is further investigating the role of endovascular intervention for chronic iliac vein obstruction. Guidelines for therapeutic anticoagulation after iliocaval stent placement remain variable by institution, however long-term anticoagulation is often recommended in patients with underlying thrombophilia[8].

Thrombophilia is an inherited or acquired condition that predisposes a person to develop a thrombotic event. Thrombophilia screening should only be done if the discovery of the thrombophilia will require extending the duration of the anticoagulation treatment. Conversely, if a thrombotic event occurred in the presence of a major transient risk factor, thrombophilia screening should not be performed. Whether or not the presence of an underlying thrombophilia increases the risk of recurrent thrombosis, particularly in-stent thrombosis in patients that have undergone venous interventional procedures, remains unknown[9]. Therefore, we sought out to identify the prevalence of thrombophilias in patients with thrombotic iliac vein compression syndrome who underwent venous stenting. We also compared if the presence of thrombophilia influenced post-procedure antithrombotic regimens, stent patency and re-intervention rates.

MATERIALS AND METHODS

The institutional review board approved this study with waiver of informed consent. We performed a retrospective review of electronic medical records at a large academic medical center from December 2013 to December 2019. Search criteria included common iliac vein (CIV) stenting and iliac vein compression. Non-thrombotic lesions and iliocaval thrombosis and/or occlusions were excluded. A total of 65 patients were selected for final analysis.

Medical records were reviewed for demographic information, procedural data points, and post-procedural management and outcomes. Procedural data points included pre-intervention venous patency, stent location, stent type and diameter, and any additional endovascular procedures performed at that time. Post-procedural outcomes included subjective clinical symptom improvement, medication regimen and duration, stent patency on imaging, and re-intervention requirement. Types of antithrombotic therapy included antiplatelet, anticoagulation, single antiplatelet and anticoagulation (dual therapy), or dual antiplatelet agents and anticoagulation (triple therapy). Hematology consultations with or without thrombophilia evaluations were also reviewed. Statistical analyses included Fisher's exact and Chi-square tests to compare discrete variables and the Wilcoxon rank-sum test to compare continuous variables between thrombophilia positive and negative patients.

RESULTS

Baseline demographics are summarized in Table 1. Our patient population included 38 (58.5%) males and 27 (41.5%) females. Clinical symptoms included lower extremity swelling (n = 57, 87.7%), pain (n = 44, 67.7%), venous stasis ulceration (n = 7, 10.8%), varicose veins (n = 3, 4.6%), and pelvic pain (n = 2, 3.1%). Venous thromboembolism histories were reviewed for high risk features suspicious for thrombophilia; 24 (36.9%) experienced their first venous thrombosis (VTE) at a young age (less than 40 years old), 12 (18.5%) had a strong family history of thrombosis, and 16 (24.6%) were unprovoked.

Table 1 Baseline demographics.
Variable
Summary (n = 65)
Median age in years (interquartile range)54 (41-63)
Median BMI in kg/m2 (interquartile range)28 (25.1-32.7)
Gender
Male38 (58.5%)
Female27 (41.5%)
Clinical symptoms
Lower extremity swelling57 (87.7%)
Lower extremity pain44 (67.7%)
Venous stasis ulceration7 (10.8%)
Varicose veins3 (4.6%)
Pelvic pain2 (3.1%)
Symptomatic side
Left49 (75.4%)
Right14 (21.5%)
Bilateral2 (3.1%)
Thrombophilia risk factor
Young age (< 40 yr)24 (35.9%)
Family history12 (18.5%)
Unprovoked 16 (24.6%)
VTE provoking factor
Prolonged immobilization15 (23.1%)
Malignancy13 (20.0%)
Recent surgery5 (7.7%)
Trauma5 (7.7%)
Pregnancy7 (14.6%)
Hormonal supplement4 (6.2%)
None16 (24.6%)

A total of 33 (50.8%) underwent thrombophilia testing, with 16 (48.5%) testing positive. There were ten patients with Factor V Leiden heterozygous mutations (G1691A), four with antiphospholipid antibodies (three lupus anticoagulant, one anticardiolipin antibody), one prothrombin gene mutation G20210A, one antithrombin deficiency, and one protein S deficiency. Only one patient had two concomitant thrombophilias, comprising Factor V Leiden and lupus anticoagulant.

Procedure Details

Procedure details are summarized in Table 2. All 65 subjects included in this study underwent venography, balloon angioplasty, and CIV stenting. The majority of interventions were left-sided (n = 50, 76.9%) with stenting extending into the external iliac vein (n = 54, 83.1%) and common femoral vein (n = 45, 69.2%).

Table 2 Procedure details.
Variable
Summary (n = 65)
Pre-procedure CIV patency
Stenosis47 (72.3%)
Occlusion16 (24.6%)
In-stent thrombosis2 (3.1%)
Stent location
Left CIV50 (76.9%)
Right CIV11 (16.9%)
Bilateral CIV4 (6.2%)
Stent type
Wallstent51 (78.5%)
Venovo9 (13.8%)
Smart2 (3.1%)
Vici3 (4.6%)
CIV stent balloon dilation diameter (mm)
121 (1.5%)
1414 (21.5%)
1628 (43.1%)
1819 (29.2%)
203 (4.6%)
Additional stented segments
External iliac vein54 (83.1%)
Common femoral vein45 (69.2%)
Simultaneous endovascular interventions
Thrombolysis25 (38.5%)
Thrombectomy17 (26.2%)
CIV filter retrieval3 (4.6%)
Procedure Outcomes

Technical success, defined by CIV stent placement and clearance of thrombus burden, was achieved in 65 (100%) patients. Clinical success, defined by patient reported symptom improvement, was achieved in 14 (87.5%) thrombophilia positive, 12 (70.6%) thrombophilia negative, and 21 (65.6%) untested. Median follow-up duration was 14 mo.

Antithrombotic regimens were reviewed at post-procedure day 1 (n = 65), 6 mo (n = 61), and 12 mo (n = 57). The day after stent placement, 2 (3.1%) patients were on single antiplatelet, 34 (52.3%) patients were on anticoagulation, 17 (26.2%) patients were on dual therapy, 11 (16.9%) patients were on triple therapy, and 1 (1.5%) patient was off antithrombotic medication. At 6 mo, 3 (4.9%) patients were on single antiplatelet, 34 (55.7%) patients were on anticoagulation, 17 (27.9%) patients were on dual therapy, 0 (0%) patients were on triple therapy, and 7 (11.5%) patients were off antithrombotic medication. At 12 mo, 11 (19.3%) patients were on single antiplatelet, 26 (45.6%) were on anticoagulation, 9 (15.8%) patients were on dual therapy, 0 (0%) patients were on triple therapy, and 11 (19.3%) patients were off antithrombotic medication.

Post-stenting antithrombotic regimens are broken down by thrombophilia testing in Figures 1 and 2. Immediately after stent placement, thrombophilia patients were more likely to be placed on dual or triple therapy (50% vs 41.2%, P > 0.9) and remain on dual therapy at 6 mo (25% vs 12.5%, P = 0.5) and 12 mo (25% vs 6.7%, P = 0.6) compared to thrombophilia negative patients. Stent patency on ultrasound did not significantly differ between thrombophilia positive and negative patients at 1 mo (92.3% vs 81.3%, P = 0.6), 6 mo (83.3% vs 80%, P > 0.9), or 12 mo (77.8% vs 76.9%, P = 0.8).

Figure 1
Figure 1 Post-stenting antithrombotic regimens in thrombophilia positive patients at day 1 (n = 16), 6 mo (n = 16), and 12 mo (n = 16).
Figure 2
Figure 2 Post-stenting antithrombotic regimens in thrombophilia negative patients at day 1 (n = 17), 6 mo (n = 16), and 12 mo (n = 15).

Stent thrombosis occurred in 2 (12.5%) thrombophilia positive and 4 (23.5%) thrombophilia negative patients. The median time to stent thrombosis was longer in thrombophilia patients (1.1 mo vs 0.5 mo). At the time of stent thrombosis, 3 (50%) patients were on anticoagulation, 1 (16.7%) patient was on dual therapy, and 2 (33.3%) patients were off antithrombotic medication. Following thrombosis, all patients were transitioned to anticoagulation alone (n = 3) or dual therapy (n = 3). Anticoagulation therapies included full-dose direct oral anticoagulants, half-dose direct oral anticoagulants, and enoxaparin. There was no significant difference in re-intervention rates (25% vs 35.3%, P = 0.7) or number of re-interventions (average 2.3 vs 1.3 per patient, P = 0.4) between thrombophilia positive and negative patients, as seen in Table 3.

Table 3 Complications by thrombophilia testing.
Thrombophilia work-up (n = 33)
Positive (n = 16)
Negative (n = 17)
Clinical success
Stent patency14 (87.5%)12 (70.6%)
1 mo12 of 13 (92.3%)13 of 16 (81.3%)
6 mo10 of 12 (83.3%)12 of 15 (80%)
12 mo 7 of 9 (77.8%)10 of 13 (76.9%)
Stent thrombosis2 (12.5%)4 (23.5%)
Anticoagulated during stent thrombosis1 of 2 (50%)2 of 4 (50%)
Re-intervention rates4 (25%)6 (35.3%)
Number of re-interventions
150%67%
20%33%
325%0%
425%0%

Bleeding complications from antithrombotic medications were seen in 14 (21.5%) patients, including ecchymoses, hematuria, rectal bleeding, epistaxis, and menorrhagia. None of these events required medication cessation or intervention. Of the patients that experienced bleeding complications, 7 (50.0%) were on anticoagulation, 4 (28.6%) were on dual therapy, and 3 (21.4%) were on triple therapy.

DISCUSSION

Endovascular therapy is playing an increasing role in the treatment of iliofemoral venous disease. Iliac stent patency is multifactorial, and current management is based on best clinical practices, varying by institution[11].

Diagnostic thrombophilia testing is recommended in patients with idiopathic or recurrent VTE, first VTE at a young age (< 40 years), VTE in the setting of a strong family history or VTE in atypical locations. There is no single laboratory test available to identify all thrombophilias and results can be affected by a variety of clinical conditions and drugs. Based on this premise, thrombophilia testing should only be performed by a coagulation specialist who knows when to do the screening, provide accurate interpretation of the results and educate the patient[9]. Our cohort demonstrated that despite having an anatomic consideration for increased thrombosis risk, 48.5% of patients who undergo venous stenting for thrombotic iliac vein compression syndrome had an underlying thrombophilia when testing was performed. This result is higher than the 32% rate of positive thrombophilia identified in 4494 patients with symptomatic VTE in the RIETE registry[12] and similar to other studies ranging from 55% to 61%[13,14]. Therefore, the decision for thrombophilia testing should be discussed by a multidisciplinary team and considered only when it will impact post-procedural medical management.

The extent of influence of inherited thrombophilia on the risk of VTE recurrence remains controversial[10]. In our cohort, stent patency and re-intervention rates were not significantly different between thrombophilia positive and negative patients. In all patients with thrombotic iliac vein compression syndrome, antithrombotic compliance and close imaging follow-up are necessary to optimize stent patency and prevent or delay re-intervention. The median time to stent thrombosis was less than one month, emphasizing the importance of the immediate post-procedural period. Immediately after stent placement, thrombophilia patients were more likely to be placed on dual or triple therapy and remain on dual therapy at 6 mo and 12 mo, although this finding was not statistically significant given the smaller sample size. Following thrombosis, all patients were transitioned to long-term anticoagulation or dual therapy, including full-dose or half-dose direct oral anticoagulants.

There is controversy around whether venous stent patency is best maintained by combined antiplatelet and anticoagulation therapy vs anticoagulation alone[15]. Antiplatelet agents did not appear to significantly increase the bleeding risk in our study, with almost half of thrombophilia patients remaining on long term antiplatelet medications and more than half on anticoagulation. The long-term management following venous stenting in thrombotic iliac vein compression syndrome is complex and patient specific. Because there was no significant difference in stent patency or re-intervention rates amongst thrombophilia positive and negative patients, the need for thrombophilia testing should be individualized and only considered when it will impact post-procedural medical management.

This study has several limitations. First it is a single center retrospective design; second, there is provider bias in choosing antithrombotic regimens based on their presumed risk of thrombosis; and third, venous stent type and extent varied, introducing confounders. Moreover, given our small sample size, our study was underpowered to obtain statistical significance for subgroups and antithrombotic regimens. Future studies focusing on anticoagulation related to venous stenting in larger cohorts would be helpful. Larger prospective randomized control trials are needed.

CONCLUSION

Despite an underlying anatomic venous abnormality, in our cohort of patients that underwent thrombophilia testing in the setting of stented common iliac thrombosis, half tested positive for thrombophilia. The presence of thrombophilia did not demonstrate a statistically significant difference in stent patency rates or re-intervention rates. The need for thrombophilia workup should be individualized and discussed by multidisciplinary teams and considered only when it will impact post-procedural medical management.

ARTICLE HIGHLIGHTS
Research perspectives

The long-term management following venous stenting in thrombotic iliac vein compression syndrome is complex and patient specific. Because there was no significant difference in stent patency or re-intervention rates amongst thrombophilia positive and negative patients, the need for thrombophilia testing should be individualized and only considered when it will impact post-procedural medical management. Future studies focusing on anticoagulation related to venous stenting in larger cohorts would be helpful.

Research conclusions

Half of patients with stented thrombotic iliac vein compression syndrome and thrombophilia testing were positive. The presence of thrombophilia did not demonstrate a significant difference in stent patency or re-intervention rates.

Research results

65 patients underwent successful balloon angioplasty and common iliac vein (CIV) stenting. Stent patency on ultrasound did not significantly differ between thrombophilia positive and negative patients at 1 mo (92.3% vs 81.3%, P = 0.6), 6 mo (83.3% vs 80%, P > 0.9), or 12 mo (77.8% vs 76.9%, P = 0.8). Immediately after stent placement, thrombophilia patients were more likely to be placed on dual therapy (aspirin and anticoagulation) or triple therapy (aspirin, clopidogrel, and anticoagulation) (50% vs 41.2%, P > 0.9), and remain on dual therapy at 6 mo (25% vs 12.5%, P = 0.5) and 12 mo (25% vs 6.7%, P = 0.6). There was no significant difference in re-intervention rates (25% vs 35.3%, P = 0.7) or number of re-interventions (average 2.3 vs 1.3 per patient, P = 0.4) between thrombophilia positive and negative patients.

Research methods

A retrospective observational analysis was performed on 65 patients with thrombotic iliac vein compression syndrome that underwent CIV stenting at a large academic center. Non-thrombotic lesions and iliocaval thrombosis and/or occlusions were excluded. Demographic information, procedural data points, and post-procedural management were compared between thrombophilia positive and negative patients.

Research objectives

To evaluate the prevalence and compare how thrombophilia influences management and outcomes of patients who undergo venous stenting for thrombotic iliac vein compression syndromes.

Research motivation

Guidelines for therapeutic anticoagulation after iliocaval stent placement remain variable by institution, however long-term anticoagulation is often recommended in patients with underlying thrombophilia. Whether or not the presence of an underlying thrombophilia increases the risk of recurrent thrombosis, particularly in-stent thrombosis in patients that have undergone venous interventional procedures, remains unknown.

Research background

Iliofemoral vein thrombosis accounts for approximately 25% of all deep vein thrombosis and is associated with an increased risk of embolic and post-thrombotic complications. Anticoagulation is the standard of care for the treatment of symptomatic acute deep vein thrombosis. However, despite appropriate anticoagulant therapy, the post-thrombotic syndrome remains a frequent complication seen in 30% to 50% of patients diagnosed with iliofemoral deep vein thrombosis. To reduce the burden of post-thrombotic symptoms, endovascular therapy is playing an increasing role in the treatment of iliofemoral venous disease.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

We would like to thank Charlene Thomas for her support with our statistical analysis.

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