Percutaneous Management of a Long Saphenous Vein Graft Aneurysm: A Case Report and Review of Literature
Author(s) -
Carmelo Panetta,
W. Schneider,
Max A. Boller
Publication year - 2009
Publication title -
cardiology research and practice
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.437
H-Index - 35
eISSN - 2090-8016
pISSN - 2090-0597
DOI - 10.4061/2009/981292
Subject(s) - medicine , saphenous vein graft , percutaneous , vein , surgery , saphenous veins , aneurysm , myocardial infarction , catheter , radiology , cardiology , artery
Aneurysms of saphenous vein grafts are rare but can result in complications such as myocardial infarction or death. Percutaneous treatment has included a variety of approaches, including covered stents. Long aneurysms in saphenous vein grafts pose an additional challenge due to the lack of coronary covered stents with sufficient length. We present successful treatment of a long saphenous vein graft aneurysm with use of peripheral covered stents over two coronary guidewires, a 55-centimeter 8-French sheath and no guide catheter.
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