Superior vena cava syndrome caused by chronic hemodialysis catheters: Autologous reconstruction with a pericardial tube graft

Autor: Seelig, M.H., Oldenburg, W., Klingler, P.J., Odell, J.A.
Zdroj: Journal of Vascular Surgery; September 1998, Vol. 28 Issue: 3 p556-560, 5p
Abstrakt: Superior vena cava (SVC) syndrome caused by long-term use of indwelling catheters is an infrequent but increasingly common complication. Because collateralization often is sufficient, surgical treatment rarely is indicated. We present a case of a patient with severe symptomatic SVC syndrome as a result of the long-term use of indwelling hemodialysis catheters. The SVC was reconstructed with a pericardial tube graft. Magnetic resonance angiography performed 13 months after the operation showed patency of the graft. The patient continues to be free of symptoms. (J Vasc Surg 1998;28:556-60.)
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