Brachiocephalic and superior vena cava stenosis

Case contributed by Professor Dr Irfan Amjad Lutfi , 2 May 2020
Diagnosis certain
Changed by Owen Kang, 6 May 2020

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Successful recanalization of the right brachiocephalic vein and superior vena cava. Patient dischargedischarged home in stable condition

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Assistant: Dr Subhan Iqbal

  • -<p>Successful recanalization of brachiocephalic and superior vena cava. Patient discharge home in stable condition</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Assistant: Dr Subhan Iqbal</p>
  • +<p>Successful recanalization of the right brachiocephalic vein and superior vena cava. Patient discharged home in stable condition.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Assistant: Dr Subhan Iqbal</p>

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Findings was changed:

Complete chronic occlusion of right Brachiocephalicbrachiocephalic vein and superior vena cava noted. After sharp recanalization of the occluded segment, Serial serial balloon dilatation was done with 2 x 60 mm, 4 x 80 mm and 14 x 40 mm balloons. Finally good patency obtained without any post procedural complication-procedural complications.

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