Three-Dimensional Reconstruction for Mediastinal Surgery in a Patient with Left-Sided Superior Vena Cava
Journal
Thoracic Medicine
Journal Volume
38
Journal Issue
1
Pages
20
Date Issued
2023-03
Author(s)
Abstract
Persistent left-sided superior vena cava, the most common congenital malformation of the thoracic venous return, occurs most frequently in patients with congenital heart disease. We reported the case of a 64-year-old man with a mediastinal tumor complicated with left-sided superior vena cava, which was incidentally found on a computed tomography scan. The patient underwent tumor excision via median sternotomy. His postoperative course was uncomplicated, and he continued to be well during his regular follow-ups. Three-dimensional reconstruction for left-sided superior vena cava before thoracic surgery could easily facilitate a safer surgery.
Subjects
persistent left-sided superior vena cava
mediastinal tumor
3-dimensional reconstruction
Publisher
台灣胸腔暨重症加護醫學會
Type
journal article