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Stent-graft in the management of superior vena cava syndrome
D H Chin1, B D Petersen, H Timmermans
1Dotter Interventional Institute, Oregon Health Sciences University, 3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Rd., L-605, Portland, OR 97201-3098, USA.
Abstract:
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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