Abstract
Superior vena cava syndrome (SVCS) and inferior vena cava syndrome (IVCS) represent a severe symptomatic complication of some malignant tumors. Although radiation therapy and chemotherapy are elective, symptomatic relief takes 7-10 days to be achieved, and poor symptomatic benefit can be obtained in relapsed or resistant tumors. We report on a palliative approach using Wallstent catheters placed percutaneously in a series of 16 patients. Results obtained in relief of symptoms were excellent (complete response of cephalea, jugular enlargement, and collateral circulation achieved in 100% [16/16] of patients; complete response of edema obtained in 93% [15/16] of patients). Achievement of symptomatic response was obtained for all symptoms during the first 24 h poststenting, except for edema and dyspnea. Mean duration of patency of the stents was 6.4 months (range 2-17 months). Rates of morbidity and complications were very low. Dyspnea was a quite resistant symptom, and only four of 13 patients (31%) obtained complete response, while partial improvement was obtained in the other nine (79%). However, placement of the stents does not preclude the use of radiation therapy or chemotherapy. We think that these results and those from oth...Continue Reading
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