Superior vena cava rupture during balloon angioplasty and stent placement to relieve superior vena cava syndrome: a case report.
Publication/Presentation Date
1-1-2007
Abstract
Percutaneous stenting of the superior vena cava (SVC) has been an accepted therapy for SVC syndrome for more than a decade. Complications are uncommon and usually of minor consequence. Three previous reports have described ruptures of the SVC during venoplasty with death on one occasion. We report a fourth case of SVC rupture during angioplasty and stenting that required immediate pericardiocentesis followed by open surgical repair via sternotomy for direct control and repair. An algorithm for rapid recognition and prompt intervention is described.
Volume
10
Issue
1
First Page
78
Last Page
80
ISSN
1522-6662
Published In/Presented At
Samuels, L. E., Nyzio, J. B., & Entwistle, J. W. (2007). Superior vena cava rupture during balloon angioplasty and stent placement to relieve superior vena cava syndrome: a case report. The heart surgery forum, 10(1), E78–E80. https://doi.org/10.1532/HSF98.20061117
Disciplines
Business Administration, Management, and Operations | Health and Medical Administration | Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods
PubMedID
17311770
Department(s)
Administration and Leadership
Document Type
Article