Hybrid lead extraction and reconstruction of the superior vena cava and right atrium for a rare type of superior vena cava syndrome: a case report
Pronounced fibrous tissue can form in patients with implanted endovascular leads with the need for cardiac surgical support. Close interdisciplinary collaboration was the key to success in this hybrid approach.
Authors
- Jules Miazza (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1715-0593)
- David Santer (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4493-4326)
- Michael Kühne (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2937-3711)
- Beat Schaer (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1768-1968)
- Friedrich Eckstein (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3286-7699)
Institutions
- University of Basel (CH)
- University Hospital of Basel (CH)
- Hospital Base (CL)
- Medical University of Vienna (AT)
Publication Details
- Journal
- European Heart Journal - Case Reports
- Published
- 2025-10-31
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1093/ehjcr/ytaf565
- Primary Topic
- Vascular anomalies and interventions
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00