| Pseudoaneurysm of the saphenous vein graft related to artificial rubber pericardium--a case report. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 12463631 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Pseudoaneurysm is an unusual complication of coronary artery bypass grafting. Such aneurysms are caused by technical surgical failures, or inflammation of the sternum and mediastinum following sternotomy observed as an early or mid-term complication of cardiac surgery. This case was an 80-year-old man with a piece of artificial rubber pericardium used for complete closure of the pericardium. A large pseudoaneurysm developed in the body of the saphenous vein graft 15 years after surgery. The old rubber synthetic pericardium was severely degenerative, which induced inflammation and disrupted the saphenous vein graft. |
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Authors:
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Tomohiro Harada; Takao Ida; Toshiya Koyanagi; Katsuhiko Kasahara; Fumio Naganuma; Saichi Hosoda |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Angiology Volume: 53 ISSN: 0003-3197 ISO Abbreviation: Angiology Publication Date: 2002 Nov-Dec |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2002-12-04 Completed Date: 2002-12-19 Revised Date: 2004-11-17 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0203706 Medline TA: Angiology Country: United States |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 741-3 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Cardiology, Sakakibara Heart Institute, Tokyo, Japan. |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Aged Aged, 80 and over Aneurysm, False / etiology* Coronary Artery Bypass* Humans Male Pericardium* Postoperative Complications / etiology* Prostheses and Implants / adverse effects* Saphenous Vein / transplantation* Time Factors |
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