Thrombosis of the inferior vena cava following balloon septostomy in transposition of the great arteries

Thrombosis of the inferior vena cava following balloon septostomy in transposition of the great arteries

Three cases of thrombosis of the inferior vena cava following balloon atrial septostomy for transposition of the great arteries are described. Possible factors in the pathogenesis are discussed and attention is drawn to the silent presentation and practical importance of this complication.

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Veröffentlicht in:The American heart journal 1971-11, Vol.82 (5), p.593-595
Hauptverfasser: Hawker, R.E., Celermajer, J.M., Cartmill, T.B., Bowdler, J.D.
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Cardiac Catheterization
Catheterization - adverse effects
Child, Preschool
Female
Femoral Vein
Heart Septum - surgery
Humans
Infant
Infant, Newborn
Postoperative Complications
Saphenous Vein
Thrombosis - etiology
Transposition of Great Vessels - surgery
Vena Cava, Inferior
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Zusammenfassung:Three cases of thrombosis of the inferior vena cava following balloon atrial septostomy for transposition of the great arteries are described. Possible factors in the pathogenesis are discussed and attention is drawn to the silent presentation and practical importance of this complication.
ISSN:0002-8703
1097-6744
DOI:10.1016/0002-8703(71)90327-9