Malignant obstruction of superior vena cava: Endovascular stenting using Y-configuration stent in stent technique

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

1-1-2018

Abstract

Malignant intrathoracic disease is the commonest cause of superior vena cava (SVC) obstruction. Life threatening SVC obstruction with intense dyspnoea requires urgent treatment. SVC stenting has been developed in recent years which results in rapid relief of the obstruction. The Y-configuration technique has been reported to provide support for all three limbs of the bifurcation to prevent restenosis. At present, there are limited reports on the use of Y-configuration stent in stent techniques for endovascular stenting in malignant SVC obstruction. We share our clinical experience of two patients who received balloon-mounted stents using this technique.

Keywords

adenocarcinoma, adult, Article, case report, chronic cough, clinical article, computer assisted tomography, disease exacerbation, dyspnea, endovascular surgery, female, follow up, human, lung metastasis, lymph node metastasis, male, middle aged, neck swelling, pleura effusion, superior cava vein obstruction, swelling, trachea compression, uterine cervix carcinoma, vein occlusion

Divisions

fac_med

Publication Title

Medical Journal of Malaysia

Volume

73

Issue

6

Publisher

Malaysian Medical Association

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