Gianturco expandable wire stents in the treatment of superior vena cava syndrome recurring after maximum‐tolerance radiation

Two patients with superior vena cava syndrome (SVCS) recurring after maximum‐tolerance radiation were treated by placing a Gianturco expandable wire stent (GEWS) into the obstructed superior vena cava. The SVCS symptoms rapidly disappeared and good short‐term (6 months) palliation was achieved. GEWS placement is a promising therapeutic alternative for palliation of SVCS symptoms when other therapeutic modes cannot be used or are not effective.