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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.