Fig. 6From: Thoracic tumor resection combined with SVC replacement using autologous pericardiuma Severe symptomatic superior vena cava (SVC) syndrome in a 57-year-old patient (#4). b Photograph of the patient 10 days after the SVC replacement with autologous pericardial; postoperative symptoms were significantly reduced. The clinical result is excellent 7 years after the operationBack to article page