luluc Posted October 11, 2003 Share Posted October 11, 2003 I was wondering if anyone has had any experience with the insertion of a stent for superior vena cava syndrome. What is the success rate? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted October 11, 2003 Share Posted October 11, 2003 My husband was diagnosed due to vena cava syndrome but no one has ever mentioned putting in a stent. Why do they think this is necessary? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john Posted October 12, 2003 Share Posted October 12, 2003 Here is some info on superior vena cava. It seems like stents are "generally" not used on cancer patients. It seems as if radiation is usually used. Have they tried radiation? Also I *think* it may depend where the blockage is. If other veins can not compensate for the blockage then maybe a stent is used. This is just a guess. http://www.nci.nih.gov/cancerinfo/pdq/s ... a/patient/ Again, I am not a Dr, but Ry may have a point. Might be time to ask another Dr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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