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- Title
Endovascular Treatment of Superior Vena Cava Syndrome via Balloon-in-Balloon Catheter Technique with a Palmaz Stent.
- Authors
Shatila, Wassim; Almanfi, Abdelkader; Massumi, Mehran; Dougherty, Kathryn G.; Parekh, Dhaval R.; Strickman, Neil E.
- Abstract
Superior vena cava syndrome is a well-known disease entity that carries substantial rates of morbidity and mortality. Although most cases of superior vena cava syndrome are secondary to a malignant process, additional causes (such as mediastinal fibrosis, pacemaker lead implantation, or central venous catheter placement) have been reported. Multiple treatment options include percutaneous transluminal angioplasty, stent implantation, thrombolysis, mechanical thrombectomy, and venous grafting. We present a case of superior vena cava syndrome in a symptomatic 30-year-old woman who obtained complete relief of obstruction and marked symptomatic improvement through venoplasty and stenting, aided by our use of a balloon-in-balloon catheter system.
- Subjects
VENA cava superior; ENDOVASCULAR surgery; TRANSLUMINAL angioplasty; BLOOD vessel prosthesis; SURGICAL stents; DISEASES
- Publication
Texas Heart Institute Journal, 2016, Vol 43, Issue 6, p520
- ISSN
1526-6702
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.14503/THIJ-15-5479