Abstract
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.
Copyright 2003 Wiley-Liss, Inc.
MeSH terms
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Aged
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Cardiac Catheterization
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Coronary Aneurysm / complications*
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Coronary Aneurysm / diagnosis
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Coronary Artery Bypass
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Echocardiography, Transesophageal
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Electrocardiography
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Fistula / complications*
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Fistula / diagnosis
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Heart Atria / diagnostic imaging
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Heart Atria / pathology
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Humans
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Male
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Postoperative Complications / diagnosis
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Postoperative Complications / etiology
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Radiography
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Saphenous Vein / diagnostic imaging
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Saphenous Vein / pathology*
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Superior Vena Cava Syndrome / diagnosis
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Superior Vena Cava Syndrome / etiology*