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This case report describes the use of superior to inferior vena cava bridging stents to resolve cavo-atrial junction stenoses in three patients with distinct mediastinal masses.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Case Summary<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>All patients presented symptomatically with shortness of breath, as well as lower limb oedema, facial and neck swelling, and\/or a cough. SVC-to-IVC bridging stents were selected as the appropriate intervention for these patients due to progressive symptoms, a lack of alternatives treatment options, and the anatomical proximity of the stenoses to the right atrium. More than 30-month follow-up showed a durable response in two patients without stent-related adverse events. One patient died 5 days post-procedure of shock of unclear aetiology.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Discussion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>In the two cases with long-term follow-up, patients\u2019 symptoms have significantly improved, showing the effectiveness of this intervention for typically end-of-life patients. 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