Transcatheter reconstruction of obliterated superior vena cava with additional obliteration of right internal jugular and subclavian vein

Authors
Waller, BR Raunikar, RA Radtke, WAK Radtke, GK
Citation
Br. Waller et al., Transcatheter reconstruction of obliterated superior vena cava with additional obliteration of right internal jugular and subclavian vein, CATHET C IN, 51(2), 2000, pp. 182-185
Citations number
5
Categorie Soggetti
Cardiovascular & Respiratory Systems
Journal title
CATHETERIZATION AND CARDIOVASCULAR INTERVENTIONS
ISSN journal
15221946 → ACNP
Volume
51
Issue
2
Year of publication
2000
Pages
182 - 185
Database
ISI
SICI code
1522-1946(200010)51:2<182:TROOSV>2.0.ZU;2-6
Abstract
We describe the successful reconstruction of a completely obliterated super ior vena cava, despite additional obliteration of right internal jugular an d subclavian vein, using an end-to-side approach to connect to the innomina te and left internal jugular vein. We also document long-term patency. Cath et. Cardiovasc. Intervent. 51:182-185, 2000. (C) 2000 Wiley-Liss, Inc.