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22 March 2021: Articles

Single-Setting Superior Vena Cava Biopsy and Stenting Utilizing Cone Beam Computed Tomography as an Additional Tool

Management of emergency care

Daniel Yuxuan Ong A , Lawrence Han Hwee Quek A , Ivan Kuang Hsin Huang A , Gavin Hock Tai Lim A , Gabriel Chan A , Yi-Wei Wu A , Seung Wook Ryu A , Uei Pua A*

DOI: 10.12659/AJCR.929048

Am J Case Rep 2021; 22:e929048

Table 1. Patient demographics.

CaseAgeSexComorbiditiesSVCS related symptomsPre-operative CT
168MaleHypertension, hyperlipidaemia, ischemic heart disease, chronic kidney diseaseFacial swellingYes
255MaleMeningioma, benign prostate hyperplasiaFacial swelling, shortness of breathYes
343FemaleIron deficiency anemiaNeck and facial swellingYes
469MaleDiabetes mellitus, hyperlipidaemia, schizophrenia, epilepsyEye swelling, dilated neck and chest veinsYes
567MaleDiabetes mellitus, hypertension, hyperlipidaemia, schizophreniaImpending symptomsYes
SVCS – superior vena cava syndrome, CT – computed tomography.

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American Journal of Case Reports eISSN: 1941-5923
American Journal of Case Reports eISSN: 1941-5923