Radiological Management of Superior Vena Caval Stent Migration and Infection

Journal Article · Sat Jan 15 00:00:00 EST 2005 · Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1007/S00270-003-0183-X· OSTI ID:21088182

Srinathan, Sadeesh; McCafferty, Ian; Wilson, Ian ^[1]

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1. Queen Elizabeth Hospital (United Kingdom)

We report a case of venous obstruction secondary to Hodgkin's lymphoma. Multiple Wallstents were inserted into the superior vena cava to relieve obstructive symptoms secondary to tumor. This procedure was complicated by stent migration into the right ventricle and a presumed stent infection. We describe the percutaneous management of these complications and discuss the issues surrounding the use of stents in this setting. We conclude that these complications can be managed percutaneously. However, the technical details of stent placement are essential in minimizing complications of this type.

• OSTI ID: 21088182
• Journal Information: Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology, Vol. 28, Issue 1; Other Information: DOI: 10.1007/s00270-003-0183-x; Copyright (c) 2005 Springer Science+Business Media, Inc.; www.springer-ny.com; Country of input: International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA); ISSN 0174-1551
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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