Management of recurrent superior vena caval syndrome with an externally supported femoral vein bypass graft

Ann Thorac Surg. 1988 Aug;46(2):239-41. doi: 10.1016/s0003-4975(10)65907-3.

Abstract

Management of superior vena caval syndrome with an autogenous vein bypass graft can be complicated by occlusion of the bypass graft. The case of a patient with recurrent superior vena caval syndrome due to occlusion of a spiraled saphenous vein graft who was managed with a femoral vein graft supported externally by a sleeve of ringed polytetrafluoroethylene is presented. A venogram demonstrated patency of the graft 11 months postoperatively, and the patient remains free from clinically apparent superior vena caval obstruction 18 months postoperatively.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Blood Vessel Prosthesis*
  • Femoral Vein / transplantation*
  • Graft Occlusion, Vascular / surgery
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Polytetrafluoroethylene*
  • Recurrence
  • Superior Vena Cava Syndrome / surgery*
  • Vascular Patency

Substances

  • Polytetrafluoroethylene