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We report the use of a Dacron-covered Gianturco-RöschZ (GRZ)-stent to treat malignant obstruction of the superior vena cava (SVC). Initial treatment with an uncovered GRZ-stent was suboptimal due to protrusion of tumor-thrombus through the stent struts into the SVC lumen. Placement of a coaxial Dacron-covered stent graft relieved the residual obstruction due to tumor within the SVC.
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Chin, D.H., Petersen, B.D., Timmermans, H. et al. Stent-graft in the management of superior vena cava syndrome. Cardiovasc Intervent Radiol 19, 302–304 (1996). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02577657
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