Relief of superior vena cava syndrome due to fibrosing mediastinitis using the Palmaz stent.
Relief of superior vena cava (SVC) syndrome due to non-neoplastic mediastinal disease presents a formidable challenge. Long-term patency of surgically created bypass grafts has been poor, and the morbidity associated with these procedures is substantial. We report a case of SVC syndrome, caused by fibrosing mediastinitis, treated with Palmaz balloon expandable intravascular stents. Intravascular stents are a promising alternative for relief of non-neoplastic SVC obstruction.
Department of Medicine, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC 27710.
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Dodds
J K
JK
Harrison
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MP
O'Laughlin
J S
JS
Wilson
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KB
Kisslo
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Bashore
D000328:Adult; D005355:Fibrosis; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008480:Mediastinitis / Q000150:complications*; D015641:Radiography, Interventional; D015607:Stents; D013479:Superior Vena Cava Syndrome / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D014683:Vena Cava, Superior / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging