Superior Vena Cava Syndrome

Chronic upper extremity (UE) occlusive disease and superior vena cava syndrome (SVCS) can be debilitating to the patient. Chronic UE venous occlusion is more often because of a benign lesion, whereas SVCS is more likely the result of malignant obstruction. Endovascular treatment with percutaneously placed intravascular stents is increasingly being used to provide relief of symptoms.