Utilization of the Wallstent for the treatment of innominate vein obstruction: a case report.
Debilitating obstruction of the large veins may occur from external compression, neointimal proliferation or thrombosis. Appropriate interventions are contingent upon the underlying etiology and the local vascular anatomy. A case of innominate vein obstruction is presented illustrating the available intravascular therapeutic options, with special emphasis placed on intravenous stenting.
Gencheff
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University of Wisconsin Medical School, Sinai Samaritan Medical Center, Milwaukee.
Schmidt
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Jean
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Bajwa
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TK
D000368:Aged; D016121:Brachiocephalic Veins / Q000473:pathology*; D002294:Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / Q000150:complications*; D003251:Constriction, Pathologic / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D004938:Esophageal Neoplasms / Q000150:complications*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D015607:Stents