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Superior Vena Cava Syndrome

A 59-year-old man with hypertension and Crohn's disease that was complicated by fistulas was found unconscious at home. He was intubated and brought to the emergency department. Venography showed ... read more

Superior vena cava syndrome: Symptoms, treatment, and outlook

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The Superior Vena Cava Syndrome: Clinical Characteristics and Evolving Etiology

Abstract: Malignancy is the most common cause of the superior vena cava (SVC) syndrome. With the increasing use of intravascular devices, the incidence of the SVC syndrome arising from benign ... read more

The Body’s Pathways: The Superior and Inferior Vena Cava

There are conditions that can impact the venae cavae. These include Superior vena cava syndrome, which occurs when the vein is obstructed or constricted. This can lead to obstruction of blood flow to ... read more

Malignant superior vena cava syndrome presenting after trauma

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Clinical Approach Defined for Superior Vena Cava Syndrome

New Haven, Conn. — Yale Cancer Center physicians have presented clinical recommendations for the diagnosis and subsequent treatment of superior vena cava syndrome in this week’s issue of the New ... read more

Superior Vena Cava Syndrome

The superior vena cava is one of the primary veins within our bodies. It transports blood from our arms, chest, neck, and head to our hearts. In superior vena cava syndrome (SVCS), this vein has ... read more

Superior Vena Cava Syndrome

Superior vena cava syndrome (SVCS) is a group of symptoms that can occur in people who have lung cancer, lymphoma, or other cancers that involve the center of the chest. It also can occur from ... read more

What is superior vena cava syndrome (SVCS)?

Superior vena cava syndrome (SVCS) is obstruction of blood flow through the superior vena cava (SVC). It is a medical emergency and most often manifests in patients with a malignant disease process ... read more

What are the causes of Superior Vena Cava Syndrome in Children?

Superior vena cava syndrome in children is a rare medical problem but when it is diagnosed, its cause in most cases is said to be non-Hodgkin lymphoma. It is a life-threatening medical condition ... read more

Superior Vena Cava Syndrome with Malignant Causes

This Journal feature begins with a case vignette highlighting a common clinical problem. Evidence supporting various strategies is then presented, followed by a review of formal guidelines, when they ... read more

What is Superior Vena Cava Syndrome in Children

Superior vena cava syndrome in a child is a serious medical emergency because the child's windpipe can become blocked. The most common symptoms in children are similar to those in adults and include ... read more