Inferior Vena Cava Obstruction Following Surgical Repair of a Secundum Atrial Septal Defect.
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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.).
SUBMITTER: Patel P
PROVIDER: S-EPMC8305682 | biostudies-literature |
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
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