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Successful implantation of a biventricular pacing and defibrillator device via a persistent left superior vena cava [PDF]

, 2013
Introduction. Persistent left superior vena cava is the most common thoracic venous abnormality which is usually asymptomatic, found incidentally during pacemaker implantation.
Angelkov Lazar, Tomašević-Vukmirović Irena, Vukmirović Filip, Vukmirović Mihailo   +3 more
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Thymoma metastatic to liver and pancreas: case report and review of the literature [PDF]

, 2017
A 71-year-old man presented with a thymic mass involving the superior vena cava. A mediastinoscopical biopsy initially suggested a diagnosis of type A thymoma.
Blandamura, Stella, Passuello, Nicola, Pozza, Gioia, Sperti, Cosimo, Valmasoni, Michele   +4 more
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Stanford type IV venous collateral blood flow following complete chronic occlusion of the superior vena cava in a patient with lung cancer

Radiology Case Reports, 2020
In superior vena cava occlusion, multiple collateral pathways develop to maintain venous drainage. Major patterns and pathways of venous collateral blood flow are well described, but rarely in complete chronic superior vena cava occlusion secondary to ...
Koken Ameku, MD, Mariko Higa, MD, Fumikiyo Ganaha, MD, PhD   +2 more
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Open surgical treatment of superior vena cava syndrome due to invasive thymoma

SAGE Open Medical Case Reports, 2022
Here we describe a case of open surgery for superior vena cava syndrome due to invasive thymoma. An 85-year-old woman presented with facial swelling and exertional dyspnea. Computed axial tomography revealed a thymoma in the mediastinum, extending to the
Taiki Kawaida, Hiroaki Tanabe, Mitsuhisa Kotani, Yuji Kato, Masaaki Toyama, Hiroaki Nomori   +5 more
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Persistent left superior vena cava with patent left innominate vein: Ideal anatomy for mini invasive thoracoscopic ligature

Journal of Pediatric Surgery Case Reports, 2021
Persistent left superior vena cava is the most common congenital anomaly of the thoracic venous system. In most cases, the left vena cava drains into the coronary sinus and remains asymptomatic.
Martin Beaufigeau, Roland Henaine, Valentin Soldea, Olivier Schulze, Mohamed Bakloul, François Tronc   +5 more
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Persistent left superior vena cava and its clinical correlation - A cadaveric study

Asian Journal of Medical Sciences, 2021
Background: Presented is a case of persistent left superior vena cava draining into the right atrium through coronary sinus and finally opens into right atrium.
Sachendra Kumar Mittal , Rekha Parashar , Pankaj Kumar Singh, Leena Jadon   +3 more
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Live transplantation in children with biliary atresia and vascular anomalies [PDF]

, 1974
Eight of 29 infants and children undergoing orthotopic liver transplantation for extrahepatic biliary atresia had associated major vascular anomalies.
Lilly, JR, Starzl, TE
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Portosystemic collateral vessels in liver cirrhosis: a three-dimensional MDCT pictorial review [PDF]

, 2011
PURPOSE: Portosystemic collateral vessels (PSCV) are a consequence of the portal hypertension that occurs in chronic liver diseases. Their prognosis is strongly marked by the risk of digestive hemorrhage and hepatic encephalopathy. MATERIALS AND METHODS:
A. Bouvier, C. Aubé, C. Ridereau-Zins, E. Moubarak, F. Thouveny, J. Boursier, J. Lebigot, S. Willoteaux   +7 more
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Anesthetic management of superior vena cava syndrome due to anterior mediastinal mass

Journal of Anaesthesiology Clinical Pharmacology, 2012
Anesthetic management of superior vena cava syndrome carries a possible risk of life-threatening complications such as cardiovascular collapse and complete airway obstruction during anesthesia.
Kapil Chaudhary, Anshu Gupta, Sonia Wadhawan, Divya Jain, Poonam Bhadoria   +4 more
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Case report: Thoracoscopic ablation for a patient with atrial fibrillation and persistent left superior vena cava

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine, 2023
Persistent left superior vena cava (PLSVC) is a relatively rare congenital anomaly in the general population. It plays an important role in initiating and maintaining atrial fibrillation (AF) in some patients.
Haozhong Liu, Haozhong Liu, Haozhong Liu, Tong Tan, Tong Tan, Tong Tan, Hailong Qiu, Hailong Qiu, Jimei Chen, Jimei Chen, Jian Liu, Jian Liu, Peijian Wei, Peijian Wei, Huiming Guo, Huiming Guo   +15 more
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