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  • Title: [Gianturco expandable metallic stents in the treatment of superior vena cava syndrome caused by lung cancer].
    Author: Morita R, Akaogi E, Mitsui K, Kuramoto K, Onizuka M, Ishikawa S.
    Journal: Nihon Kyobu Shikkan Gakkai Zasshi; 1992 Jun; 30(6):1110-5. PubMed ID: 1324377.
    Abstract:
    Treatment of superior vena cava syndrome (SVCS) caused by advanced lung cancer is still controversial. We inserted Gianturco expandable metallic stents (GEMS) in 5 patients with SVCS due to the extension of lung cancer. GEMSs were introduced intravenously through the catheter after intraluminal balloon dilation of the stenotic sites. SVCS was successfully and easily relieved by this method without any significant complication. GEMS placement seems to be a useful alternative to bypass grafting procedure for the treatment of SVCS.
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