Stent-graft in the management of superior vena cava syndrome.
We report the use of a Dacron-covered Gianturco-Rösch Z (GRZ)-stent to treat malignant obstruction of the superior vena cava (SVC). Initial treatment with an uncovered GRZ-stent was suboptimal due to protrusion of tumor-thrombus through the stent struts into the SVC lumen. Placement of a coaxial Dacron-covered stent graft relieved the residual obstruction due to tumor within the SVC.
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Dotter Interventional Institute, Oregon Health Sciences University, 3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Rd., L-605, Portland, OR 97201-3098, USA.
Petersen
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Timmermans
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Rösch
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D000368:Aged; D004867:Equipment Design; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009382:Neoplasms, Unknown Primary / Q000150:complications; D011093:Polyethylene Terephthalates; D011859:Radiography; D015607:Stents; D013479:Superior Vena Cava Syndrome / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*
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