Transcatheter reconstruction of obliterated superior vena cava with additional obliteration of right internal jugular and subclavian vein.
We describe the successful reconstruction of a completely obliterated superior vena cava, despite additional obliteration of right internal jugular and subclavian vein, using an end-to-side approach to connect to the innominate and left internal jugular vein. We also document long-term patency.
Waller
B R
BR
Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina 29425, USA.
Raunikar
R A
RA
Radtke
W A
WA
D000714:Anastomosis, Surgical; D016121:Brachiocephalic Veins / Q000601:surgery; D006328:Cardiac Catheterization; D002675:Child, Preschool; D015199:Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D007601:Jugular Veins / Q000473:pathology; D008297:Male; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures; D013350:Subclavian Vein / Q000473:pathology; D013479:Superior Vena Cava Syndrome / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D014683:Vena Cava, Superior / Q000601:surgery