Giant saphenous vein graft pseudoaneurysm rupture presenting with cardiac tamponade |
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Authors: | Puri R Dundon B K Leong D P Worthley S G Worthley M I |
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Affiliation: | Cardiovascular Investigation Unit, Royal Adelaide Hospital, North Terrace, Adelaide, SA 5000, Australia. rishi_puri@hotmail.com |
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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. |
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