Endovascular therapy best for superior vena cava syndrome, review finds

In recent decades minimally invasive endovascular stenting, in which a tubular support is placed inside the collapsed or obstructed vessel, has become the preferred option of care for superior vena cava syndrome (SVCS). Whether it is the best option has been unclear, but now, a new analysis shows that endovascular therapy currently is the safest and most effective treatment for SVCS.