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Quality Assurance Guidelines for Superior Vena Cava Stenting in Malignant Disease

Journal Article · · Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology
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  1. John Radcliffe Hospital, Department of Radiology (United Kingdom)
Superior vena cava stenting for the treatment of malignant superior vena cava obstruction is now well established. It offers simple, rapid, and safe palliation of a distressing and potentially fatal complication of mediastinal malignant disease and compares very favorably with standard therapies such as chemotherapy and radiotherapy. The following are quality assurance guidelines for superior vena cava stenting.
OSTI ID:
21091218
Journal Information:
Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology, Journal Name: Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology Journal Issue: 3 Vol. 29; ISSN 0174-1551; ISSN CAIRDG
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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