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[Endoprosthetic dilatation of the vena cava eliminates obstruction in superior vena cava syndrome].

Authors :
Lindström F
Lunderquist A
Jakobsson P
Source :
Lakartidningen [Lakartidningen] 1991 Jan 09; Vol. 88 (1-2), pp. 52-4.
Publication Year :
1991

Abstract

A 62-year-old woman with superior vena cava obstruction (SVCO) secondary to small cell lung cancer was treated with expandable wire stents prior to chemotherapy and irradiation. The treatment resulted in immediate and complete remission of the SVCO symptoms.

Details

Language :
Swedish
ISSN :
0023-7205
Volume :
88
Issue :
1-2
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Lakartidningen
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
1848336