Case report of fatal complication of superior vena cava tear from balloon dilatation of iatrogenic superior vena cava narrowing

Rationale:This report aimed to present the long-term follow-up results of the management of superior vena cava (SVC) rupture during balloon angioplasty in an attempt to relieve SVC obstruction as a result of hemodialysis (HD) catheter-related central vein stenosis.Patient concerns:We present a case of a 42-year-old woman with end-stage renal disease on HD for 4 years, initially from an autogenous fistula for 2.5 years and then from a right internal jugular vein (IJV) catheter. She presented with clinical manifestations of SVC obstruction (dilated anterior chest wall and abdominal wall veins and facial swelling), which progressed over the last 1.5 years.Diagnosis:A venogram confirmed right and left brachiocephalic vein and SVC obstruction.Interventions:She underwent balloon angioplasty of the SVC through the right IJV, during which the dilated area ruptured, resulting in right hemothorax and hypovolemic shock. A covered stent was placed over the bleeding site, and the patient recovered.Outcomes:Rapid and skilled endovascular intervention through placement of a covered stent at the bleeding site can be lifesaving.Lessons:It is superior to open surgical management in terms of complexity and morbidity especially in patients who are poor surgical candidates, and its durability is proving to be comparable.

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Long-term follow-up of endovascular repair of iatrogenic superior vena cava injury

Altuwaijri

Nouh²,

Alburakan³

et al. 2018

Medicine

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Cardiac tamponade after superior vena cava stenting

et al. 2020

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Superior vena cava (SVC) syndrome results from the blockage of venous blood flow through the SVC, which is caused by either internal obstruction (eg, thrombus) or external compression (eg, thoracic malignancy and infection).1 While thrombus-related SVC syndrome is rising in prevalence, malignancy still accounts for the majority of cases.1 Regardless of cause, SVC syndrome is characterised by facial swelling and plethora, headache and dyspnoea.2 Although venous stenting has become standard of care for treatment of acute SVC syndrome, stent placement presents multiple risks including SVC rupture and cardiac tamponade. In these cases, a high index of suspicion and prompt action are required to avoid an often fatal outcome. Here, we present the case of a patient with cardiac tamponade and subsequent cardiac arrest after SVC stent placement.

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Case report of fatal complication of superior vena cava tear from balloon dilatation of iatrogenic superior vena cava narrowing

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Long-term follow-up of endovascular repair of iatrogenic superior vena cava injury

Long-term follow-up of endovascular repair of iatrogenic superior vena cava injury

Cardiac tamponade after superior vena cava stenting

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