Endo-aneurysmorrhaphy of a giant aneurysm of the subclavian vein

Authors

  • Ahmed Afifi Aswan Heart Centre, Egypt
  • Ahmed ElGuindy Aswan Heart Centre, Egypt
  • Mahmoud Farouk Aswan Heart Centre, Egypt
  • Magdi Yacoub Harefield Heart Science Center, National Heart and Lung Institute, Imperial College London, UK

Abstract

Venous aneurysms are relatively rare anomalies which can affect different parts of the vascular system. Diagnosis and management of this condition could pose important problems. We here report a giant false aneurysm of the subclavian vein with emphasis on the thought process that determined the management strategy. 

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2017-01-02

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Images in cardiology