Malignant obstruction of superior vena cava: Endovascular stenting using Y-configuration stent in stent technique
- Author:
Noor Khairiah A. Karim
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Author Information
- Collective Name:Noor Khairiah A. Karim, MRad; Mohamad Nazrulhisham Mad Naser, MIntMed; Hazman Mohd Nor, MRad
- Publication Type:Case Reports
- From: The Medical Journal of Malaysia 2018;73(6):407-409
- CountryMalaysia
- Language:English
- Abstract: Malignant intrathoracic disease is the commonest cause of superior vena cava (SVC) obstruction. Life threatening SVC obstruction with intense dyspnoea requires urgent treatment. SVC stenting has been developed in recent years which results in rapid relief of the obstruction. The Yconfiguration technique has been reported to provide support for all three limbs of the bifurcation to prevent restenosis. At present, there are limited reports on the use of Y-configuration stent in stent techniques for endovascular stenting in malignant SVC obstruction. We share our clinical experience of two patients who received balloon-mounted stents using this technique
- Full text:6.2018my1359.pdf
