[Parietal infiltration of the superior vena cava during bronchogenic cancer: problems of treatment]

Chir Ital. 1988 Jun;40(3):219-24.
[Article in Italian]

Abstract

One case of S.V.C.S. pas observed during surgery for cancer of lung, resection was performed and dacron graft was used. Possibilities of vascular graft in such cases, as well as peculiar situation of emergency which create the opportunity for insertion of synthetic graft were discussed.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Blood Vessel Prosthesis
  • Carcinoma, Bronchogenic / complications*
  • Humans
  • Lung Neoplasms / complications*
  • Superior Vena Cava Syndrome / etiology
  • Superior Vena Cava Syndrome / surgery*