Superior vena cava syndrome secondary to intracavitary implantation of a pacemaker

The appearance of superior vena cava syndrome secondary to benign disease is rare, and it is extremely rare for this condition to develop as a result of the presence of intraluminal catheters. We report two cases of superior vena cava syndrome secondary to implantation of intracavitary pacemakers. W...

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Published in:Archivos de bronconeumología 2002-07, Vol.38 (7), p.336-338
Main Authors: Fernández Vázquez, E, Ortega Antelo, M, Merlos Navarro, S, Martín-Vivaldi Martínez, F, Jimenez Lozano, G
Format: Article
Language:Spanish
Subjects:
Abscess - etiology
Aged
Catheterization, Central Venous - adverse effects
Catheters, Indwelling - adverse effects
Coronary Angiography
Fibrin - metabolism
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Pacemaker, Artificial - adverse effects
Staphylococcus epidermidis - isolation & purification
Stents - adverse effects
Superior Vena Cava Syndrome - etiology
Superior Vena Cava Syndrome - physiopathology
Superior Vena Cava Syndrome - surgery
Vena Cava, Superior - pathology
Vena Cava, Superior - surgery
Venous Thrombosis - etiology
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Summary:The appearance of superior vena cava syndrome secondary to benign disease is rare, and it is extremely rare for this condition to develop as a result of the presence of intraluminal catheters. We report two cases of superior vena cava syndrome secondary to implantation of intracavitary pacemakers. We discuss different types of treatment.
ISSN:0300-2896
DOI:10.1016/S0300-2896(02)75229-0