Superior vena cava bypass.
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.
Trainini
J C
JC
Department of Surgery, Hospital Ricardo Finochietto, Avellaneda, Provincia de Buenos Aires, Republica Argentina.
Auricchio
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del Bagno
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Federico
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Acrich
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Osorio
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