Endovascular therapy for superior vena cava syndrome: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Superior vena cava (SVC) syndrome is caused by the obstruction of the SVC and can result in significant morbidity and mortality. In contemporary practice, endovascular therapy (ET) has become the standard of care for a majority of these patients. This study is a systematic review and meta-analysis of the available literature to assess technical success, restenosis, and recurrence of SVC syndrome following endovascular intervention.

Methods

For this meta-analysis, we conducted a systematic literature review of PubMed, Cochrane Library, and Embase databases from inception to April 14, 2021 for studies on ET for SVC syndrome. Studies included full-length journal articles on the use of ET among adults with SVC syndrome. Case reports or case series with fewer than 20 p

SUBMITTER: Azizi AH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8343254 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature