Surgical reconstruction for superior vena cava syndrome following pacemaker lead implantation.

Michele D'Alonzo, Mariantonietta Piscitelli, Michela Romandini, Francesco Cilia, Antonio Fiore

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Article in Indian journal of thoracic and cardiovascular surgery, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Michele D'AlonzoDepartment of Cardiac and Thoracic Surgery, Henri Mondor University Hospital, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, F-9000 Créteil, France.ORCID 0000-0002-3971-4145

Mariantonietta PiscitelliDepartment of Cardiac and Thoracic Surgery, Henri Mondor University Hospital, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, F-9000 Créteil, France.ORCID 0000-0002-1722-7098

Michela RomandiniSchool of Medicine, Campus-Bio Medico University, 00155 Rome, Italy.ORCID 0009-0009-8594-3895

Francesco CiliaUnit of Diagnostic and Imaging, Clinica del Mediterraneo, 97100 Ragusa, Italy.ORCID 0000-0001-7675-0578

Antonio FioreDepartment of Cardiac and Thoracic Surgery, Henri Mondor University Hospital, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, F-9000 Créteil, France.ORCID 0000-0001-7962-7276

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Abstract

Pacemaker-related superior vena cava (SVC) syndrome, caused by fibrosis along pacemaker leads, was identified in a 65-year-old woman with chronic renal failure and atrial fibrillation. Initial management with two vascular bypass grafts failed due to thrombosis, resulting in symptom recurrence. Surgical intervention was subsequently performed, involving SVC reconstruction below the azygos vein with a pericardium patch and concurrent tricuspid valve repair. This case illustrates the challenges associated with pacemaker-induced SVC syndrome and demonstrates the potential advantages of reconstructive surgery, which, by restoring venous anatomy, may improve long-term outcomes when performed in an experienced center.

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Atrial fibrillation complicationBypass failureCase reportPacemaker lead complicationSuperior vena cava syndromeVascular reconstruction

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PMID40984846

DOI10.1007/s12055-025-02006-6

PMCPMC12450171

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