Original paper

Relief of Superior Vena Cava Syndrome Due to Fibrosing Mediastinitis Using the Palmaz Stent

Volume: 106, Issue: 1, Pages: 315 - 318
Published: Jul 1, 1994
Abstract
Relief of superior vena cava (SVC) syndrome due to non-neoplastic mediastinal disease presents a formidable challenge. Long-term patency of surgically created bypass grafts has been poor, and the morbidity associated with these procedures is substantial. We report a case of SVC syndrome, caused by fibrosing mediastinitis, treated with Palmaz balloon expandable intravascular stents. Intravascular stents are a promising alternative for relief of...
Paper Details
Title
Relief of Superior Vena Cava Syndrome Due to Fibrosing Mediastinitis Using the Palmaz Stent
Published Date
Jul 1, 1994
Volume
106
Issue
1
Pages
315 - 318
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