Obstruction of the inferior vena cava following total heart lung transplantation: Successful treatment by balloon angioplasty

Authors
Bleasdale, RA Partridge, J Banner, NR
Citation
Ra. Bleasdale et al., Obstruction of the inferior vena cava following total heart lung transplantation: Successful treatment by balloon angioplasty, J HEART LUN, 19(5), 2000, pp. 488-491
Citations number
18
Categorie Soggetti
Cardiovascular & Respiratory Systems
Journal title
JOURNAL OF HEART AND LUNG TRANSPLANTATION
ISSN journal
10532498 → ACNP
Volume
19
Issue
5
Year of publication
2000
Pages
488 - 491
Database
ISI
SICI code
1053-2498(200005)19:5<488:OOTIVC>2.0.ZU;2-M
Abstract
We report a case of inferior vena caval obstruction early after total heart -lung transplantation. The patient presented with edema of both legs and a venous hum at the base of the right lung. This complication was successfull y treated by balloon angioplasty, avoiding the need for re-operation.