Life-threatening cerebral edema caused by acute occlusion of a superior vena cava stent

Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology
Keitaro SofueKazuro Sugimura

Abstract

A71-year-old man with advanced lung cancer developed a life-threatening cerebral edema caused by the acute occlusion of a superior vena cava (SVC) stent and was successfully treated by an additional stent placement. Although stent occlusion is a common early complication, no life-threatening situations have been reported until now. Our experience highlights the fact that acute stent occlusion can potentially lead to the complete venous shutdown of the SVC, resulting in life-threatening cerebral edema, after SVC stent placement. Immediate diagnosis and countermeasures are required.

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Jan 28, 2014·Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology·Vittorio IaccarinoGiovanni Di Minno

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