[Endoprosthetic dilatation of the vena cava eliminates obstruction in superior vena cava syndrome].
A 62-year-old woman with superior vena cava obstruction (SVCO) secondary to small cell lung cancer was treated with expandable wire stents prior to chemotherapy and irradiation. The treatment resulted in immediate and complete remission of the SVCO symptoms.
Lindström
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Medicinska kliniken, regionsjukhuset, Linköping.
Lunderquist
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A
Jakobsson
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P
D001807:Blood Vessel Prosthesis / Q000295:instrumentation*; D018288:Carcinoma, Small Cell / Q000150:complications; D004106:Dilatation / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008175:Lung Neoplasms / Q000150:complications; D008875:Middle Aged; D011859:Radiography; D015607:Stents; D013479:Superior Vena Cava Syndrome / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*
Endoprotesvidgning av vena cava eliminerar flödeshinder vid vena cava superior-syndrom.