Bedside ultrasonographic diagnosis in children with superior vena cava syndrome after cardiac operations
- VernacularTitle:床旁超声检查诊断婴幼儿心脏手术后上腔静脉梗阻
- Author:
Yongqing LI
;
Yi LUO
;
Pei CHENG
;
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Ultrasonography;
Heart defects,congenital;
Child;
Superior vena cava syndrome
- From:Chinese Journal of Ultrasonography
1993;0(04):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective To explore the findings and clinical value of bedside ultrasonography in superior vena cava(SVC) syndrome in children after cardiac operations for congenital heart disease. Methods Bedside ultrasonography was performed on 6 children suspected of SVC syndrome after 5-38 hours[(22?11) hours] postoperatively,to view the structure and blood flow of SVC and its main branches. All the patients were reoperated as soon as diagnosed. Results Five children got severe SVC obstruction, marked with stenosis, turbulent, continuous and high velocity in SVC. Color Doppler flow imaging presented almost absence of flow due to nearly complete occlusion of the innominate vein in 1 child. Ultrasonographic diagnosis was confirmed by the reoperative findings. All the patients were cured by reoperation and discharged with normal ultrasonographic results. Conclusions Bedside ultrasonography can provide early and accurate diagnosis in children with SVC syndrome after cardiac operation.
