Abstract
Caval stenosis with subsequent thrombosis may occur after orthotopic heart transplantation (HT). Management of this complication may include a percutaneous approach or an open surgical one. Here, we report the case of an obstruction and severe thrombosis of the inferior vena cava, following orthotopic HT, that was managed in a hybrid fashion with surgical venous thrombectomy, inferior vena cava stenting, and atrio-caval patch-plasty.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 817-819 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Interactive Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery |
Volume | 11 |
Issue number | 6 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Dec 2010 |
Keywords
- Heart transplantation
- Vena cava obstruction
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine
- Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine
- Surgery