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  • Title: Management of superior vena cava obstruction syndrome due to thrombosis of a Contegra conduit used to re-establish the innominate vein-to-right atrium continuity.
    Author: Xu G, Alexiou C, Tofeig M, Spyt TJ.
    Journal: Interact Cardiovasc Thorac Surg; 2007 Aug; 6(4):517-8. PubMed ID: 17669924.
    Abstract:
    Following intraoperative superior vena cava injury, venous drainage of the head, neck and upper extremities can be re-established with bovine jugular vein (Contegra) conduits. Inadequate anticoagulation, however, may lead to conduit thrombosis and superior vena cava obstruction syndrome. This can be successfully treated with percutaneous dilatation and stenting of the failed conduit.
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