Biomedical subjects
Publications and source records attributed to P G Spyrou.
Cystic hygroma is a developmental malformation of the lymphatic system. It is very uncommon for this type of tumor to arise from and grow exclusively in the mediastinum. Enlargement of such a lesion within this region often produces alarming respiratory symptoms requiring immediate medical attention.
A simple method of placing temporary atrial pacemaker wires in open-heart operations is presented. The technique requires no sutures, uses ordinary metallic clips, and is free from complications.
A dissecting aneurysm of the aorta led to formation of a fistula from the aneurysmal sac to the left atrium and caused obstruction of the superior vena cava. We do not know of any previous reports of this clinical syndrome.
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