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Endovascular Approach to Acute Hemorrhage in Locally Advanced Breast Cancer |
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| Authors: | Stacy Ugras MD Mary L. Gemignani MD Peter H. Connolly MD David J. Finley MD |
| Affiliation: | 1. Breast Service, Department of Surgery, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, New 2. York;3. Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, New York‐Presbyterian Hospital, Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, New York;4. Thoracic Service, Department of Surgery, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, New York |
| Abstract: | We report a case of a woman with recurrent axillary fungating breast cancer who developed catastrophic hemorrhage from tumor erosion of her axillary artery. This was treated successfully with endovascular placement of a covered arterial stent. We discuss the suitability of endovascular therapy for patients with advanced malignancy given its lower morbidity in this population with decreased life expectancy. |
| Keywords: | breast cancer endovascular procedures/stents hemorrhage |