Percutaneous stenting of the superior vena cava syndrome in a patient with cystic fibrosis |
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Authors: | O'Mahony M Skehan S Gallagher C |
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Affiliation: | Departments of Respiratory Medicine, Vincents University Hospital, Dublin. momahony2@rcsi.ie |
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Abstract: | Superior vena cava (SVC) obstruction commonly occurs in the setting of malignancy. Cases of benign SVC obstruction are being seen more frequently with the use of long-term central venous lines. This is the case particularly in Cystic Fibrosis (CF). We describe in this report the successful use of intravascular stenting to treat this distressing condition in the setting of thrombotic occlusion of the SVC in a patient with CF. |
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