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Case Reports
Superior vena caval bypass using the superficial femoral vein for treatment of superior vena cava syndrome.
- Gregory N Messner, Ali Azizzadeh, T Tam Huynh, Anthony L Estrera, Eyal E Porat, and Hazim J Safi.
- Department of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, The University of Texas at Houston Medical School, Memorial Hermann Hospital, 77030, USA. messgreg@netscape.net
- Tex Heart Inst J. 2005 Jan 1; 32 (4): 605-6.
AbstractWe present the case of a 71-year-old woman who had benign, symptomatic, superior vena cava syndrome that was treated with open surgical bypass using the superficial femoral vein. The patient had an uneventful hospital course and experienced relief of her symptoms. We conclude that the superficial femoral vein is an acceptable bypass conduit for open surgical management of superior vena cava syndrome.
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