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Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 2004;26:453-455
© 2004 Elsevier Science NL

Case report

Fibrosing mediastinitis as a cause of superior vena cava syndrome

Department of Thoracic Surgery, Bristol Royal Infirmary, Marlborough Street, Bristol BS2 8HW, UK

Received 3 December 2003; received in revised form 19 March 2004; accepted 23 March 2004.

^* Corresponding author. Tel.: +44-117-928-4211; fax: +44-117-928-3522
e-mail: anthony.morgan{at}ubht.swest.nhs.uk

Fibrosing mediastinitis is a rare, chronic inflammatory process that can cause superior vena cava syndrome, and can mimic malignancy. We present two cases of this disease where surgical resection was not possible and review the treatment options.

Key Words: Fibrosing mediastinitis • Superior vena cava syndrome • Thoracic surgery

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