Stent placement in superior vena cava syndrome
- VernacularTitle:支架置入术治疗上腔静脉综合征
- Author:
Lan HUANG
;
Xiangyang WEN
;
Yinpin ZHOU
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Endovascular stent placement;
Superior vena cava syndrome
- From:
Chinese Journal of Interventional Cardiology
2003;0(06):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To evaluate the clinical outcome of stent placement in the superior vena cava (SVC) syndrome. Methods Twelve patients with stenosis of the superior vena cava and/or its main tributaries underwent placement of a self-expanding endovascular Wallstents (11 men,1 woman,mean age 51 years). Results Until death or completion of the study,the SVC syndrome was successfully controlled in 92% of the cases (11/12). There were no early procedure-related complications such as early occlusion,or migration of the stent. The recurrence rate was 16.7%. Conclusion Percutaneous venous stent placement in the superior vena cava is a relatively safe and simple procedure. In majority of cases,the symptoms of the SVC syndrome are relieved immediately and completely. Complications are rare.
