BACKGROUND Although superior vena cava(SVC)syndrome has also been reported as a late complication of pacemaker(PM)implantation,acute onset of SVC syndrome caused by disdialysis syndrome in patients with PM implantatio...BACKGROUND Although superior vena cava(SVC)syndrome has also been reported as a late complication of pacemaker(PM)implantation,acute onset of SVC syndrome caused by disdialysis syndrome in patients with PM implantation is very rare.There are no specific therapies or guidelines.CASE SUMMARY A 96-year-old woman receiving dialysis was implanted with a PM due to sick sinus syndrome.She was referred to our facility for chest discomfort experienced during dialysis.Upon examination,unilateral pleural effusion on the right side was cloudy with a foul odour.The patient was diagnosed with pyothorax and treated with antibiotics.After the effusion was reduced,it gradually reaggravated and remained cloudy.In this case,SVC syndrome,which is generally considered a late complication after PM implantation,rapidly developed following the bacteraemia,resulting in impaired venous return,chylothorax,and disdialysis syndrome.After catheter intervention for SVC stenosis,the patient’s symptoms promptly improved.The patient has been recurrence-free for a year.CONCLUSION Acute SVC syndrome can cause dysdialysis in PM-implanted patients.Catheter intervention alone has improved this condition for a traceable period.展开更多
The diagnosis of pulmonary hypertension(PH) should be made by combining clinical manifestations and echocardiographic probability.[1] Following the confirmation of PH, the classification should begin with the more com...The diagnosis of pulmonary hypertension(PH) should be made by combining clinical manifestations and echocardiographic probability.[1] Following the confirmation of PH, the classification should begin with the more common groups [group 2(PH due to left heart disease) and group 3(PH due to lung diseases and/or hypoxia)], then group 4(chronic thromboembolic PH and other pulmonary artery obstructions) and finally group 1(pulmonary arterial hypertension) and group 5(PH with unclear and/or multifactorial mechanisms).[1] In this case, we demonstrate a rare scenario of obstruction-caused group 4 PH.展开更多
Background The pathological diagnosis is of critical importance to the subsequent treatment for the pathients with superior vena cava syndrome （SVCS）.The aim of this study is to report our experience in the diagnosi...Background The pathological diagnosis is of critical importance to the subsequent treatment for the pathients with superior vena cava syndrome （SVCS）.The aim of this study is to report our experience in the diagnosis of SVCS by endobronchial ultrasound guided transbronchial needle aspiration （EBUS-TBNA）.Methods The data of 520 patients who underwent EBUS-TBNA from September 2009 to May 2012 at our institution were reviewed.Of these,there were 14 males and 6 females （mean age of 59.1 years） with SVCS who received EBUS-TBNA that were included in the analysis.Results The mean short axis diameter of the paratracheal lesions was （3.32±1.79） cm （range,1.69 to 9.50 cm） and 6 cases also had subcarinal lymph node enlargement with a mean short axis diameter of （2.14±0.49） cm （range,1.73 to 3.01 cm）.An average of 4.3 punctures was performed per lesion.Malignancy was confirmed in 16 cases （10 small cell carcinomas,4 adenocarcinomas,1 squamous cell carcinoma and 1 Hodgkin lymphoma）.In two patients,pathological examination of tissue revealed no evidence of malignancy and for 13 to 24 months of follow-up.One patient from whom adequate tissue was not obtained refused further surgical biopsy since he had undergone endovascular stenting of the SVC.One patient in whom a diagnosis was not obtained by EBUS-TBNA underwent thoracoscopic biopsy and the final diagnosis was B cell non-Hodgkin＇s lymphoma.The diagnosis accuracy of EBUS-TBNA in SVCS was 18/20 patients.Conclusion EBUS-TBNA is a highly effective and safe procedure for the diagnosis of SVCS.展开更多
Superior vena cava syndrome （SVCS） is a clinical syndrome caused by compression or invasion of the superior vena cava or thrombus formation within the superior vena cava.SVCS is typically the most common emergency a...Superior vena cava syndrome （SVCS） is a clinical syndrome caused by compression or invasion of the superior vena cava or thrombus formation within the superior vena cava.SVCS is typically the most common emergency associated with tumors.The rapid progression of the disease necessitates immediate treatment.展开更多
BACKGROUND Peripherally inserted central catheters(PICCs)are an essential infusion route for oncology patients receiving intravenous treatments,but lower extremity veni-puncture is the preferred technique for patients...BACKGROUND Peripherally inserted central catheters(PICCs)are an essential infusion route for oncology patients receiving intravenous treatments,but lower extremity veni-puncture is the preferred technique for patients with superior vena cava syndrome(SVCS).We report the case of a patient with a lower extremity PICC ectopic to the ascending lumbar vein,to indicate and verify PICC catheterisation in the lower extremity is safe and feasible.And hope to provide different per-spectives for clinical PICC venipuncture to get the attention of peers.CASE SUMMARY On 24 August 2022,a 58-year-old male was admitted to our department due to an intermittent cough persisting for over a month,which worsened 10 d prior.Imaging and laboratory investigations suggested the patient with pulmonary malignancy and SVCS.Chemotherapy was not an absolute contraindication in this patient.Lower extremity venipuncture is the preferred technique because administering upper extremity venous transfusion to patients with SVCS can exacerbate oedema in the head,neck,and upper extremities.The patient and his family were informed about the procedure,and informed consent was obtained.After successful puncture and prompt treatment,the patient was discharged,experiencing some relief from symptoms.CONCLUSION Inferior vena cava catheterisation is rare and important for cancer patients with SVCS,particularly in complex situations involving ectopic placement.展开更多
Patients with thoracic malignancies invading the superior vena cava （SVC） and innominate vein that cause venous flow obstruction have a poor quality of lite and short survival time. Dartevelle et al reported that th...Patients with thoracic malignancies invading the superior vena cava （SVC） and innominate vein that cause venous flow obstruction have a poor quality of lite and short survival time. Dartevelle et al reported that the 3-year survival rates were 27% for patients with mediastinal malignancies and non-small cell lung cancer. Recently, some surgeons＇ experience suggested that the results of extensive resection and reconstruction of the SVC and innominate vein were excellent. From May 2003 to December 2005, radical resection and reconstruction of the SVC and/or innominate vein were performed in a group of patients for mediastinal or lung tumors invading the superior vena cava and/or innominate vein. We reported our experience in this retrospective study to explore the operative method, the optimal vascular graft, and the benefits of extended resection and reconstruction of SVC and/or innominate vein for invasive thoracic tumors.展开更多
文摘BACKGROUND Although superior vena cava(SVC)syndrome has also been reported as a late complication of pacemaker(PM)implantation,acute onset of SVC syndrome caused by disdialysis syndrome in patients with PM implantation is very rare.There are no specific therapies or guidelines.CASE SUMMARY A 96-year-old woman receiving dialysis was implanted with a PM due to sick sinus syndrome.She was referred to our facility for chest discomfort experienced during dialysis.Upon examination,unilateral pleural effusion on the right side was cloudy with a foul odour.The patient was diagnosed with pyothorax and treated with antibiotics.After the effusion was reduced,it gradually reaggravated and remained cloudy.In this case,SVC syndrome,which is generally considered a late complication after PM implantation,rapidly developed following the bacteraemia,resulting in impaired venous return,chylothorax,and disdialysis syndrome.After catheter intervention for SVC stenosis,the patient’s symptoms promptly improved.The patient has been recurrence-free for a year.CONCLUSION Acute SVC syndrome can cause dysdialysis in PM-implanted patients.Catheter intervention alone has improved this condition for a traceable period.
文摘The diagnosis of pulmonary hypertension(PH) should be made by combining clinical manifestations and echocardiographic probability.[1] Following the confirmation of PH, the classification should begin with the more common groups [group 2(PH due to left heart disease) and group 3(PH due to lung diseases and/or hypoxia)], then group 4(chronic thromboembolic PH and other pulmonary artery obstructions) and finally group 1(pulmonary arterial hypertension) and group 5(PH with unclear and/or multifactorial mechanisms).[1] In this case, we demonstrate a rare scenario of obstruction-caused group 4 PH.
文摘Background The pathological diagnosis is of critical importance to the subsequent treatment for the pathients with superior vena cava syndrome （SVCS）.The aim of this study is to report our experience in the diagnosis of SVCS by endobronchial ultrasound guided transbronchial needle aspiration （EBUS-TBNA）.Methods The data of 520 patients who underwent EBUS-TBNA from September 2009 to May 2012 at our institution were reviewed.Of these,there were 14 males and 6 females （mean age of 59.1 years） with SVCS who received EBUS-TBNA that were included in the analysis.Results The mean short axis diameter of the paratracheal lesions was （3.32±1.79） cm （range,1.69 to 9.50 cm） and 6 cases also had subcarinal lymph node enlargement with a mean short axis diameter of （2.14±0.49） cm （range,1.73 to 3.01 cm）.An average of 4.3 punctures was performed per lesion.Malignancy was confirmed in 16 cases （10 small cell carcinomas,4 adenocarcinomas,1 squamous cell carcinoma and 1 Hodgkin lymphoma）.In two patients,pathological examination of tissue revealed no evidence of malignancy and for 13 to 24 months of follow-up.One patient from whom adequate tissue was not obtained refused further surgical biopsy since he had undergone endovascular stenting of the SVC.One patient in whom a diagnosis was not obtained by EBUS-TBNA underwent thoracoscopic biopsy and the final diagnosis was B cell non-Hodgkin＇s lymphoma.The diagnosis accuracy of EBUS-TBNA in SVCS was 18/20 patients.Conclusion EBUS-TBNA is a highly effective and safe procedure for the diagnosis of SVCS.
文摘Superior vena cava syndrome （SVCS） is a clinical syndrome caused by compression or invasion of the superior vena cava or thrombus formation within the superior vena cava.SVCS is typically the most common emergency associated with tumors.The rapid progression of the disease necessitates immediate treatment.
基金the Chongqing Medical Scientific Research Project(a joint project of the Chongqing Health Commission and Science and Technology Bureau),No.2020FYYX046。
文摘BACKGROUND Peripherally inserted central catheters(PICCs)are an essential infusion route for oncology patients receiving intravenous treatments,but lower extremity veni-puncture is the preferred technique for patients with superior vena cava syndrome(SVCS).We report the case of a patient with a lower extremity PICC ectopic to the ascending lumbar vein,to indicate and verify PICC catheterisation in the lower extremity is safe and feasible.And hope to provide different per-spectives for clinical PICC venipuncture to get the attention of peers.CASE SUMMARY On 24 August 2022,a 58-year-old male was admitted to our department due to an intermittent cough persisting for over a month,which worsened 10 d prior.Imaging and laboratory investigations suggested the patient with pulmonary malignancy and SVCS.Chemotherapy was not an absolute contraindication in this patient.Lower extremity venipuncture is the preferred technique because administering upper extremity venous transfusion to patients with SVCS can exacerbate oedema in the head,neck,and upper extremities.The patient and his family were informed about the procedure,and informed consent was obtained.After successful puncture and prompt treatment,the patient was discharged,experiencing some relief from symptoms.CONCLUSION Inferior vena cava catheterisation is rare and important for cancer patients with SVCS,particularly in complex situations involving ectopic placement.
文摘Patients with thoracic malignancies invading the superior vena cava （SVC） and innominate vein that cause venous flow obstruction have a poor quality of lite and short survival time. Dartevelle et al reported that the 3-year survival rates were 27% for patients with mediastinal malignancies and non-small cell lung cancer. Recently, some surgeons＇ experience suggested that the results of extensive resection and reconstruction of the SVC and innominate vein were excellent. From May 2003 to December 2005, radical resection and reconstruction of the SVC and/or innominate vein were performed in a group of patients for mediastinal or lung tumors invading the superior vena cava and/or innominate vein. We reported our experience in this retrospective study to explore the operative method, the optimal vascular graft, and the benefits of extended resection and reconstruction of SVC and/or innominate vein for invasive thoracic tumors.
