Endovascular stenting for malignant superior vena cava syndrome - Case series and review of literature

Abstract

The treatment of malignant superior vena cava syndrome (SVCS) revolves around radiotherapy and chemotherapy to relieve symptoms with surgery being ruled out due to the advanced stage of malignancy. Primary placement of endovascular stent for palliation of malignant SVCS is not commonly reported in the literature. Here, we present two cases of malignant superior vena cava syndrome with successful relief of symptoms after the placement of endo vascular stent.

Keywords

• palliation
• stenting
• svc