Abstract

BORGES, Miguel Fróis et al. Endovascular treatment for totally implantable central venous access device-related superior vena cava syndrome: case report. Angiol Cir Vasc [online]. 2017, vol.13, n.4, pp.42-45. ISSN 1646-706X.

Introduction: Benign superior vena cava syndrome (SVCs) is rare and may be related to a totally implantable vascular access device (TIVAD). In the past 20 years, percutaneous endovascular placement of a stent has been rising as a viable option for SVCs treatment. Case Report: We report the case of a 42-year-old woman with the diagnosis of classical Hodgkin lymphoma who present- ed a SVCs one year after placement of a TIVAD. After failure of conservative treatment, we placed an auto-expansible stent through the TIVAD with good radiologic and clinical result. Conclusion: Endovascular treatment for TIVAD-related SVCs is safe and may be considered a first line approach.

Keywords : Superior vena cava syndrome; Totally implantable vascular access device; Late complications; Endovascular treatment.

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