Correction of superior vena cava syndrome with superficial femoral vein juguloatrial bypass.
Several techniques for bypass of the superior vena cava have been described, including spiraled saphenous vein graft, femoral vein graft, and polytetrafluoroethylene graft as conduits. We present two cases of superior vena cava obstruction treated with juguloatrial bypass using harvested superficial femoral vein. We feel that the superficial femoral vein, with its diameter similar to that of the internal jugular vein, provides several advantages compared to other conduits in a juguloatrial bypass.
Lau
David
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Department of Surgery, Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, MI 48207, USA. dlau@umich.edu
Berguer
Ramon
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D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D005268:Femoral Vein / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000637:transplantation*; D006325:Heart Atria / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D007601:Jugular Veins / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D010690:Phlebography; D013479:Superior Vena Cava Syndrome / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014654:Vascular Patency