Title
Superior vena cava syndrome: a rare complication of saphenous vein graft stenting: a case report.
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Author(s)
Van Assche, Anthony
Vermeersch, Paul
Convens, Carl
Abstract
Rupture of coronary artery bypass graft during percutaneous coronary intervention is a rare but serious complication. These perforations are often associated with myocardial infarction, pericardial tamponade, immediate or delayed, emergency bypass surgery and even death. We report an interesting case where perforation of a saphenous vein graft occurred after direct stenting, resulting in a very rare complication of superior vena cava (SVC) syndrome.
Publication information
Int J Cardiol . 2008 Aug 29;128(3):e111-2. doi: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2007.05.087. Epub 2007 Aug 17.
Date Issued
2008-08-29
Type
Journal Article
Journal Title
International journal of cardiology
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