Life-threatening Cerebral Edema Caused by Acute Occlusion of a Superior Vena Cava Stent
Journal Article
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· Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology
- National Cancer Center Hospital, Department of Diagnostic Radiology (Japan)
- Kobe University, Department of Radiology, Graduate School of Medicine (Japan)
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.
- OSTI ID:
- 22156502
- Journal Information:
- Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology, Vol. 36, Issue 1; Other Information: Copyright (c) 2013 Springer Science+Business Media New York and the Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiological Society of Europe (CIRSE); Article Copyright (c) 2012 Springer Science+Business Media, LLC and the Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiological Society of Europe (CIRSE); Country of input: International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA); ISSN 0174-1551
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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