Inferior Vena Cava Obstruction Following Surgical Repair of a Secundum Atrial Septal Defect

  • Pranav Patel
  • , Aaron Lee
  • , Jordan Zaid
  • , John Tenuto
  • , Brett Waldman
  • , Michael Rosenbloom
  • , James Kovacs
  • , Loheetha Ragupathi

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Abstract

Obstruction of the inferior vena cava (IVC) following surgical repair of an atrial septal defect (ASD) is a rare complication. We present the case of a patient who developed IVC obstruction following surgical repair of a large secundum ASD. The diagnostic and management approaches used to care for this patient are discussed. (Level of Difficulty: Intermediate.)

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)82-86
Number of pages5
JournalJACC: Case Reports
Volume3
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 2021

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine

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