Superior Vena Cava Reconstruction for Treatment of Chylothorax Resulting From Thrombosis of Superior Vena Cava in Young Infants

Thrombotic occlusion of the SVC can result in chylothorax that is often not amenable to medical therapy. This is associated with significant loss of proteins and hypercoagulable state. A complete surgical relief of SVC obstruction by open thrombectomy and venoplasty can result in dramatic decrease in chylous output.