Abstract

BRAGA, Sandrina Figueiredo et al. Superior vena cava syndrome: Case report. Angiol Cir Vasc [online]. 2014, vol.10, n.1, pp.12-15. ISSN 1646-706X.

Superior Vena Cava Syndrome (SVCS) occurs when there is a reduction or blockage of blood ?ow through the superior vena cava (SVC) and may be associated with debilitating clinical manifestations. Although classically associated with malignant etiologies, increasing number of intravenous procedures (central venous catheters, pacemakers) have raised the percentage of cases of benign etiology, which currently account for 40%. Endovascular management of SVCS has gained increasing popularity, although it is not always feasible or leads to long-term clinical improvement, so sometimes surgical treatment is necessary. The authors present a patient with superior vena cava syndrome due to pacemaker leads. After unsuccessful attempt of endovascular treatment, the patient underwent surgical reconstruction with resolution of symptoms.

Keywords : Superior vena cava syndrome; Venous thrombosis; Pacemaker; Surgery.

        · abstract in Portuguese     · text in Portuguese     · Portuguese ( pdf )