Vascular stenting of a malignant arterial blowout as a bridge to effective systemic and regional therapy

J Surg Oncol. 2024 Jun;129(7):1209-1212. doi: 10.1002/jso.27623. Epub 2024 Mar 27.

Abstract

Locally advanced cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma can erode into blood vessels, leading to vascular blowout, requiring emergent surgical intervention. We describe a first case of this disease complication which was effectively managed with endovascular stenting as a bridge to effective systemic and regional therapy. We discuss the efficacy of this staged approach which is novel and timely in a clinical environment of increasingly effective systemic therapies.

Keywords: endovascular surgery; immunotherapy; neoadjuvant therapy; squamous cell carcinoma.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Carcinoma, Squamous Cell* / pathology
  • Carcinoma, Squamous Cell* / surgery
  • Carcinoma, Squamous Cell* / therapy
  • Endovascular Procedures / instrumentation
  • Endovascular Procedures / methods
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Skin Neoplasms* / pathology
  • Skin Neoplasms* / surgery
  • Skin Neoplasms* / therapy
  • Stents*