[Use of an expandable metallic stent in 4 patients with superior vena syndrome].

Abstract

Recently developed expandable metallic stents have been adopted to superior vena cava syndrome with good results. We inserted stents into the superior vena cava in 4 patients with superior vena cava syndrome. The results were comfortable and no complications. We should consider the stenting as the first choice for superior vena cava syndrome.

• Authors: K Kotani, T Asai, K Fujita, M Tanizaki, R Higashi
• Journal: Kyobu geka. The Japanese journal of thoracic surgery (Kyobu Geka) Vol. 52 Issue 13 Pg. 1109-11 (Dec 1999) ISSN: 0021-5252 [Print] Japan
• PMID: 10589191 (Publication Type: Case Reports, English Abstract, Journal Article)

Topics

• Adult
• Aged
• Aged, 80 and over
• Carcinoma, Squamous Cell (complications)
• Humans
• Lung Neoplasms (complications)
• Male
• Stents
• Superior Vena Cava Syndrome (etiology, surgery)
• Vena Cava, Superior (surgery)