Abstract
SVC obstruction is a rare acute complication after bicaval cardiac transplantation and can be catastrophic for the patient. Herein, we report the case of a child who developed SVC thrombosis causing acute SVC syndrome nine days after heart transplantation. Thrombolysis was successfully performed using the AngioJet™ system and subsequent balloon angioplasty with re-establishment of flow. This procedure allowed for revascularization without repeat sternotomy or stent implantation. The patient is well without recurrence at last follow-up.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 723-726 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Pediatric Transplantation |
Volume | 20 |
Issue number | 5 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Aug 1 2016 |
Keywords
- endovascular procedures
- fibrinolysis
- heart transplantation
- superior vena cava
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health
- Transplantation