Elective stenting in superior vena cava syndrome caused by idiopathic fibrosing mediastinitis: use of self-expandable wallstent.
We present a case of superior vena cava obstruction caused by idiopathic fibrosing mediastinitis treated with a self-expandable Wallstent. A Gortex jump graft had been used previously, which was totally occluded. This procedure relieved symptoms and alleviated the need for re-operation.
Mullasari
A S
AS
Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases, Madras Medical Mission, Mogappair, Chennai. icvd@eth.net
Mody
Rohit
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Pandurangi
Ulhas
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Lakshmi
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D000328:Adult; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008480:Mediastinitis / Q000150:complications*; D011859:Radiography; D015607:Stents; D013479:Superior Vena Cava Syndrome / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*