title: Superior vena cava bypass.
abstract: A case of superior vena cava obstruction due to carcinoma of unknown origin is reported. A superior vena cava bypass with polytetrafluoroethylene was performed by suturing the prosthesis to the left innominate vein and the right atrium, respectively. Long-term satisfactory results were achieved.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Hospital Ricardo Finochietto, Avellaneda, Provincia de Buenos Aires, Republica Argentina.
authors.forename: J C
authors.initials: JC
authors.lastname: Trainini
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Auricchio
authors.forename: H A
authors.initials: HA
authors.lastname: del Bagno
authors.forename: V
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Federico
authors.forename: M W
authors.initials: MW
authors.lastname: Acrich
authors.forename: J N
authors.initials: JN
authors.lastname: Osorio