Superior vena cava syndrome secondary to saphenous venous graft aneurysm with right atrial fistula

Catheter Cardiovasc Interv. 2003 Sep;60(1):45-7. doi: 10.1002/ccd.10601.

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.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Cardiac Catheterization
  • Coronary Aneurysm / complications*
  • Coronary Aneurysm / diagnosis
  • Coronary Artery Bypass
  • Echocardiography, Transesophageal
  • Electrocardiography
  • Fistula / complications*
  • Fistula / diagnosis
  • Heart Atria / diagnostic imaging
  • Heart Atria / pathology
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Postoperative Complications / diagnosis
  • Postoperative Complications / etiology
  • Radiography
  • Saphenous Vein / diagnostic imaging
  • Saphenous Vein / pathology*
  • Superior Vena Cava Syndrome / diagnosis
  • Superior Vena Cava Syndrome / etiology*