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. 1977 Oct;32(5):623–627. doi: 10.1136/thx.32.5.623

Thrombotic superior vena caval obstruction after repair of tetralogy of Fallot.

A J Mearns, J A Davies, C A Hoggard, D A Watson
PMCID: PMC470802  PMID: 594946

Abstract

A case of tetralogy of Fallot is described, in which thrombotic obstruction of the superior vena cava developed after total correction. Partial thrombolysis was achieved with streptokinase therapy.

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