[Interventional treatment of the acute and subacute vena cava superior syndrome].

@article{Khn2013InterventionalTO,
  title={[Interventional treatment of the acute and subacute vena cava superior syndrome].},
  author={J. K{\"u}hn and Birger Mensel and Ralf Ewert and Tom Bollmann},
  journal={Pneumologie},
  year={2013},
  volume={67 10},
  pages={
          573-9
        }
}
BACKGROUND Superior vena cava syndrome is defined as the lack of central venous inflow through the superior vena cava and can present a life-threatening situation. The acute situation is characterized by dyspnea and requires a fast and effective treatment. METHODS Using two case reports, endovascular stent therapy for the treatment of acute and subacute superior vena cava syndrome is explained and discussed. RESULTS In the first case, we introduce a patient with acute dyspnea due to… 
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