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Superior vena cava syndrome secondary to saphenous venous graft aneurysm with right atrial fistula
Author(s) -
Fares Wassim,
Sharifi Mohsen,
Steele Robert,
Sarhill Nabeel,
Sopko Joseph,
Ramana C.V.,
Koch J. Michael
Publication year - 2003
Publication title -
catheterization and cardiovascular interventions
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.988
H-Index - 116
eISSN - 1522-726X
pISSN - 1522-1946
DOI - 10.1002/ccd.10601
Subject(s) - medicine , catheter , superior vena cava , aneurysm , fistula , surgery , concomitant , cardiology , embolization , radiology
Mega‐aneurysms of saphenous vein grafts (SVGs) to coronary arteries are rare complications of bypass surgery. We report the development of superior vena cava syndrome secondary to an SVG mega‐aneurysm with concomitant fistulous communication to the right atrium. Successful treatment was achieved by coil embolization and chronic anticoagulation. Catheter Cardiovasc Interv 2003;60:45–47. © 2003 Wiley–Liss, Inc.