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  • Title: Superior Vena Cava Syndrome: Etiologies, Manifestations, and Treatments.
    Author: Quencer KB.
    Journal: Semin Intervent Radiol; 2022 Jun; 39(3):292-303. PubMed ID: 36062219.
    Abstract:
    Superior vena cava (SVC) obstruction, whether from benign or malignant causes, results in a variety of symptoms. It is a potential medical emergency when cerebral or laryngeal edema occurs. Endovascular therapy is the treatment of choice for patients in need of emergent relief of symptoms. This article will provide a review of SVC syndrome with a focus on endovascular treatment techniques.
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