Aneurysm of the internal jugular vein manifesting after prolonged positive pressure ventilation | Zendy

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Aneurysm of the internal jugular vein manifesting after prolonged positive pressure ventilation

Author(s) -

Spiro Scott A.,

Coccaro Stephen F.,

Bogucki Eugene

Publication year - 1991

Publication title -

head and neck

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

SCImago Journal Rank - 1.012

H-Index - 127

eISSN - 1097-0347

pISSN - 1043-3074

DOI - 10.1002/hed.2880130515

Subject(s) - internal jugular vein , medicine , presentation (obstetrics) , aneurysm , positive pressure ventilation , ventilation (architecture) , surgery , respiratory failure , mechanical engineering , engineering

True internal jugular vein aneurysms are exceedingly rare anomalies. To date very few case reports have appeared regarding this entity. We present a case of a congenital internal jugular venous aneurysm which manifested itself after abdominal surgery and prolonged positive pressure ventilation. A theory regarding its manifestation is presented. We believe this case to be unique in its presentation.

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