Successful treatment of lead-related superior vena cava syndrome in combination with transvenous lead extraction and venous stenting.

Abstract

We experienced a case of lead-related SVC syndrome, which was successfully treated using unique transvenous lead extraction technique and endovascular stenting. This case also suggests that intravascular ultrasound facilitates decision-making on whether the interventionist should perform TLE alone or add stenting in case of a lead-related venous obstruction.