Is Long-Term Anticoagulation Required after Stent Placement for Benign Superior Vena Cava Syndrome?

ConclusionsNo significant difference was observed in clinical and treatment outcomes in patients who did and did not receive anticoagulation after stent placement for benign SVC syndrome. Management of benign SVC syndrome after stent placement may not require anticoagulation if confirmed by additional studies.

Source: Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology - November 3, 2018 Category: Radiology Source Type: research