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Balloon Dilation of the Superior Vena Cava (SVC) Resulting in SVC Rupture and Pericardial Tamponade: A Case Report and Brief Review

Authors: Karen T. Brown, George I. Getrajdman

Published in: CardioVascular and Interventional Radiology | Issue 3/2005

Abstract

Stent placement is an accepted primary treatment for SVC syndrome. Balloon dilation is frequently performed prior to stent placement. Although various stent-related hemorrhagic complications have been reported, as well as reports of iatrogenic catheter and guidewire perforations, there has been only one previous report of balloon dilation–related SVC rupture. We report a second case, including the clinical scenario, in the hope that should this complication occur, it might be recognized quickly and treated successfully.

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Title: Balloon Dilation of the Superior Vena Cava (SVC) Resulting in SVC Rupture and Pericardial Tamponade: A Case Report and Brief Review
Authors: Karen T. Brown
George I. Getrajdman
Publication date: 01-04-2005
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: CardioVascular and Interventional Radiology / Issue 3/2005
Print ISSN: 0174-1551
Electronic ISSN: 1432-086X
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00270-004-0001-0

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