Giant saphenous vein graft pseudoaneurysm rupture presenting with cardiac tamponade.
Saphenous vein graft aneurysms are a rare but potentially fatal complication following coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery, with a wide variation in clinical presentations ranging from recurrent atypical chest pain to sudden cardiac death. Although uncommon, the diagnosis should be considered in all patients presenting with a hilar or mediastinal mass following CABG, as timely treatment may avert potentially fatal aneurysm rupture and death. We report a rare case of a giant vein graft pseudoaneurysm rupture causing cardiac tamponade.
Puri
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Cardiovascular Investigation Unit, Royal Adelaide Hospital, North Terrace, Adelaide, SA 5000, Australia. rishi_puri@hotmail.com
Dundon
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Leong
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Worthley
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Worthley
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D017542:Aneurysm, Ruptured / Q000150:complications* / Q000601:surgery*; D002305:Cardiac Tamponade / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery*; D001026:Coronary Artery Bypass; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012422:Rupture, Spontaneous / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery; D012501:Saphenous Vein