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Raja Joshi - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • extracardiac rerouting of left Superior Vena Cava to right atrium
    Seminars in Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, 2019
    Co-Authors: Siddartha C Rudrappa, Neeraj Aggarwal, Reena K Joshi, Raja Joshi
    Abstract:

    Rerouting of persistent left Superior Vena Cava is necessary in correction of certain congenital cardiac conditions. Techniques previously described involve either an "intracardiac" baffle or an "extracardiac" connection between the left Superior Vena Cava and the right atrium or its appendage or the right Superior Vena Cava. We present a modification of the extracardiac technique, utilizing flaps of right and left atrial appendages in construction of the extra-anatomic tube. Using this technique in 7 patients, we obtained a tension-free, oblique anastomosis with vascular tissue circumferentially and potentially preserving growth.

G W Kauffmann - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • persistent left Superior Vena Cava with absent right Superior Vena Cava morphological ct features and clinical implications
    International Journal of Cardiology, 2007
    Co-Authors: Tobias Heye, Martina Wengenroth, A Schipp, Thomas J Dengler, Lars Grenacher, G W Kauffmann
    Abstract:

    Abstract Here we report a rare case of the persisting left Superior Vena Cava with simultaneous absence of the right Superior Vena Cava. This central venous variation has been identified during a routine chest CT scan as follow-up after colonic cancer in an asymptomatic patient with no previous history of heart diseases. Morphological features of this variation are illustrated on axial CT images and 3D image reconstructions. This anomaly occurs in 0.1% of the general population. In presence with the right Superior Vena Cava it is the most common anatomical variation in the central venous system with a reported occurrence of 0.2–8%. Such condition can be associated with additional congenital cardiovascular malformations and heart diseases or rhythm abnormalities. Diagnosis can be difficult and is often achieved incidentally since hemodynamics in these patients can be normal and clinical symptoms are mostly absent. Important clinical implications include difficulties in central venous access or cardiac pacemaker placement as well as management consequences in cardiothoracic surgery. In conclusion clinicians should be aware of this anomaly and their clinical relevance to avoid possible complications.

Sanchez O - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

Soon Seong Park - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

Nael Aboul Hosn - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • Superior Vena Cava syndrome
    The New England Journal of Medicine, 2014
    Co-Authors: Bharat Kumar, Nael Aboul Hosn
    Abstract:

    A 59-year-old man with hypertension and Crohn's disease that was complicated by fistulas was found unconscious at home. He was intubated and brought to the emergency department. Venography showed occlusion of the Superior Vena Cava.