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Giant Saphenous Vein Graft Pseudoaneurysm Rupture Presenting with Cardiac Tamponade

Abstract

Saphenous vein graft aneurysms are a rare but potentially fatal complication following coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery, with a wide variation in clinical presentations ranging from recurrent atypical chest pain to sudden cardiac death. Although uncommon, the diagnosis should be considered in all patients presenting with a hilar or mediastinal mass following CABG, as timely treatment may avert potentially fatal aneurysm rupture and death. We report a rare case of a giant vein graft pseudoaneurysm rupture causing cardiac tamponade.

Authors

Puri R; Dundon BK; Leong DP; Worthley SG; Worthley MI

Journal

Heart Lung and Circulation, Vol. 18, No. 1, pp. 52–54

Publisher

Elsevier

Publication Date

February 1, 2009

DOI

10.1016/j.hlc.2007.10.002

ISSN

1443-9506

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