Aortic Pseudoaneurysm as a Rare Cause of Superior Vena Cava Syndrome

Baldari, Duccio; Chiu, Sungwai; Salciccioli, Louis

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“…The frequent use of central venous cannulations and dialysis catheters has led to increased venous thrombosis with SVC and subclavian obstruction (12)(13)(14). Other cases of SVC syndrome include aortic pseudoaneurysm (5,15) and compressive mediastinal hematoma (16).…”

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Superior vena cava syndrome: A medical emergency?

Cohen

Mena²,

Carbajal-Mendoza³

et al. 2008

Int J Angiol

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Superior vena cava (SVC) syndrome was originally described as being secondary to an infection. Currently, it is almost exclusively secondary to malignancy. A case of SVC syndrome presenting with dyspnea, facial swelling, neck distension and cough developed over a period of 10 days is reported. The approach included imaging studies and tissue diagnosis. Computed tomography scan of the chest revealed a lobulated mass on the right upper chest invading the mediastinum, and cytology obtained from bronchoscopy revealed squamous cell carcinoma. The etiology, diagnosis and treatment modalities of the SVC syndrome are discussed.

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Superior vena cava syndrome: A medical emergency?

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Carbajal-Mendoza³

et al. 2008

Int J Angiol

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“…Fukui et al reported a case of SVC syndrome caused by a chronic dissecting aortic aneurysm after aortic valve replacement ( 4 ). Pseudoaneurysms of the ascending aorta or aortic arch -traumatic, infectious or iatrogenic- have been also reported as causes of SVC syndrome ( 5 - 8 ). A rare case of SVC syndrome has been reported in a 8-year old girl as a consequence of long-term use of central venous catheters for hemodialysis ( 9 ).…”

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Anesthetic management in a patient with type A aortic dissection and superior vena cava syndrome

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Introduction:Induction of general anesthesia in patients with superior vena cava (SVC) syndrome may cause airway obstruction and cardiovascular collapse.Case Presentation:Herein, we introduced a patient with the diagnosis of dissecting aneurysm of the ascending aorta who was candidate for emergency surgery. He also had symptoms of SVC syndrome. To maintain airway patency during anesthetic management, we decided to perform femoro-femoral cardiopulmonary bypass followed by general anesthesia and tracheal intubation.Conclusions:Femoro-femoral bypass prior to initiation of sternotomy is a safe and easy method in patients with aortic dissection and SVC syndrome in whom earlier endotracheal intubation may not be feasible.

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“…Fukui et al reported a case of SVC syndrome caused by a chronic dissecting aortic aneurysm after aortic valve replacement (4). Pseudoaneurysms of the ascending aorta or aortic arch -traumatic, infectious or iatrogenic-have been also reported as causes of SVC syndrome (5)(6)(7)(8). A rare case of SVC syndrome has been reported in a 8-year old girl as a consequence of long-term use of central venous catheters for hemodialysis (9).…”

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Anesthetic Management in a Patient With Type A Aortic Dissection and Superior Vena Cava Syndrome

Totonchi¹,

Givtaj²,

Sakhaei³

et al. 2015

Res Cardiovasc Med

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Introduction: Induction of general anesthesia in patients with superior vena cava (SVC) syndrome may cause airway obstruction and cardiovascular collapse. Case Presentation: Herein, we introduced a patient with the diagnosis of dissecting aneurysm of the ascending aorta who was candidate for emergency surgery. He also had symptoms of SVC syndrome. To maintain airway patency during anesthetic management, we decided to perform femoro-femoral cardiopulmonary bypass followed by general anesthesia and tracheal intubation. Conclusions: Femoro-femoral bypass prior to initiation of sternotomy is a safe and easy method in patients with aortic dissection and SVC syndrome in whom earlier endotracheal intubation may not be feasible.

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Aortic Pseudoaneurysm as a Rare Cause of Superior Vena Cava Syndrome

Abstract: This case is about an aortic pseudoaneurysm after Dacron graft replacement that presented as a rapidly evolving superior vena cava syndrome.

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Superior vena cava syndrome: A medical emergency?

Superior vena cava syndrome: A medical emergency?

Anesthetic management in a patient with type A aortic dissection and superior vena cava syndrome

Anesthetic Management in a Patient With Type A Aortic Dissection and Superior Vena Cava Syndrome

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