Background:
Superior vena cava (SVC) syndrome is caused by the occlusion of the SVC and can result in significant morbidity and mortality. Recently, endovascular therapy (ET) has become the standard of care for majority of these patients. We performed a systematic review of available literature to assess the contemporary technical success rate, restenosis rate, and recurrence rate of SVC syndrome following endovascular intervention.
Methods:
We searched PubMed, Cochrane Library, and Embase databases from 1988 to 2019 for studies on Endovascular Therapy for SVC syndrome. After screening 709 records, 13 studies were included. Screening was conducted using Rayyan QCRI software for systemic reviews. Studies included full-length journal articles on SVC syndrome and ET among adults (18+ years). Case reports, or case series with <20 patients were excluded. Data analysis was performed using OpenMeta software. Proportions and 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were calculated using random effects models. Heterogeneity among studies was assessed using Q and I
2
statistics. We evaluated the end-points of the technical success, restenosis rate and recurrence rates in SVC syndrome patients after endovascular stenting
Results:
A meta-analysis of 13 studies included a total of 1024 patients. The results of our meta-analysis show a weighted technical success rate of 98.6% (95% CI 0.97 – 0.99) (Fig. 1A), restenosis rate of 11.8% (95 CI 0.08-0.14) (Fig 1B) and recurrence rate of 9.9% (95% CI 0.06-0.13) (Fig 1C). Our studies had a substantial heterogeneity (I
2
) of 52-80%.
Figures:Figure 1A
Figure 1B
Figure 1C
Conclusions:
Our systematic review revealed high technical success rate, low restenosis, and recurrence rates after endovascular therapy supporting the paradigm of endovascular therapy as first line treatment for patients with SVC syndrome.
Disclosures:
Dr. Bashir has equity interest in Thrombolex Inc.
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