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Superior vena cava syndrome

The Journal of Emergency Medicine, 2001
Superior vena cava syndrome (SVCS) is a relatively common occurrence in the oncology patient. Nurse practitioners should keep a high index of suspicion for the development of this condition. Early detection of signs and symptoms can lead to a more favorable patient response.
J R, Queen, J, Berlin
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Interventions for superior vena cava syndrome

The Journal of Cardiovascular Surgery, 2022
Superior vena cava (SVC) syndrome refers to the clinical manifestations of cerebral venous hypertension secondary to obstruction of the SVC and/or the innominate veins. The most common cause of SVC syndrome is malignancy like small cell lung cancer and non-Hodgkin lymphoma, but there is an increasing trend of benign etiologies secondary to thrombosis ...
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Superior vena cava syndrome

Seminars in Oncology Nursing, 1999
To provide a review of the treatment and nursing management of superior vena cava syndrome (SVCS).Review articles, research studies, and book chapters.SVCS is primarily associated with small cell lung cancer. It usually has a chronic, insidious onset, but may present acutely with laryngeal or cerebral edema.
I S, Haapoja, C, Blendowski
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Superior Vena Cava Syndrome

JAMA: The Journal of the American Medical Association, 1965
Dr. Roland G. Ware: A 41-year-old woman was admitted five years ago with pain and swelling in the left arm. A clot was surgically removed from the left subclavian vein. She was asymptomatic until six months before admission when she developed pain and swelling in the face and both upper extremities, at which time she was treated with chlorothiazide ...
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Superior vena cava syndrome

Journal of Vascular Nursing, 2007
The symptoms that result from compression of the superior vena cava are known as superior vena cava syndrome. The syndrome was originally described as secondary to infection such as tuberculosis or syphilitic aortic aneurysm. Currently, the origin is generally cancer or thrombotic events. Adenocarcinoma of the lung is the most common cause.
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Superior Vena Cava Syndrome in Infants

Clinical Pediatrics, 1989
Superior vena cava syndrome is uncommon in infants. With the increased use of central venous catheters, however, there has been an increased incidence of central venous occlusion. We report a case of superior vena cava syndrome occurring on two separate occasions in a premature infant with an indwelling central line.
W V, Raszka, F R, Smith, S R, Pratt
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Benign Superior Vena Cava Syndrome

Chest, 1975
Benign superior vena cava (SVC) obstruction is an uncommon entity. However, it is important to recognize that a small percentage of SVC syndromes are due to benign diseases such as mediastinal granulomas. The insidious onset and slow progression of symptoms allow for development of an efficient collateral venous circulation compatible with long-term ...
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Treatment of Superior Vena Cava Syndrome

JAMA: The Journal of the American Medical Association, 1984
To the Editor.— We are writing in response to the BRIEF REPORT entitled "Superior Vena Cava Syndrome due to Non-Small-cell Lung Cancer" by Citron et al. 1 These authors report successful therapy for the superior vena cava (SVC) syndrome in their patients using combined chemotherapy. It has been reported that cisplatin regimens, as used in this report,
B E, Rosenbloom, F P, Rosenfelt
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Superior vena cava syndrome

Journal of Current Hematology & Oncology Research
Superior vena cava syndrome is the general name for the symptoms and presentation due to acute obstruction or occlusion of the superior vena cava flow. It usually develops secondary to underlying malignancies and is a life-threatening oncologic emergency.
Aykut Hacıömeroğlu, Selim Yalçın
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