| Off-pump repair of a giant pseudoaneurysm of a distal saphenous vein bypass graft. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 16305920 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Pseudoaneurysm of a saphenous vein bypass graft is a rare occurrence after coronary artery bypass grafting but may have lethal consequences. We treated a giant pseudoaneurysm of a saphenous vein graft to the right coronary artery in an 80-year-old male Jehovah's Witness who had undergone coronary artery bypass grafting 4 and a half years earlier. His history revealed a recurrent sternal wound infection. By using a venous patch to close the damaged graft, we were able to perform a successful surgical repair without the need for extracorporeal circulation. |
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Authors:
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Wilson J Couto; James J Livesay; Akram Allam |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: The Annals of thoracic surgery Volume: 80 ISSN: 1552-6259 ISO Abbreviation: Ann. Thorac. Surg. Publication Date: 2005 Dec |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2005-11-24 Completed Date: 2005-12-29 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 15030100R Medline TA: Ann Thorac Surg Country: Netherlands |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 2376-8 Citation Subset: AIM; IM |
Affiliation:
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Section of Cardiovascular Surgery, Texas Heart Institute, Houston, Texas 77225-0345, USA. |
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Aged Aged, 80 and over Aneurysm, False / etiology, pathology, surgery* Coronary Artery Bypass / adverse effects Humans Male Saphenous Vein / transplantation* |
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