Elective stenting in superior vena cava syndrome caused by idiopathic fibrosing mediastinitis: use of self-expandable wallstent.
Indian Heart J
; 2002 Jul-Aug; 54(4): 425-7
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ABSTRACT
We present a case of superior vena cava obstruction caused by idiopathic fibrosing mediastinitis treated with a self-expandable Wallstent. A Gortex jump graft had been used previously, which was totally occluded. This procedure relieved symptoms and alleviated the need for re-operation.
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Main subject:
Superior Vena Cava Syndrome
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Humans
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Male
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Stents
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Adult
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Mediastinitis
Language:
En
Journal:
Indian heart j
Year:
2002
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Article