Superior Vena Cava Syndrome

Name: Superior Vena Cava Syndrome
Keywords: 3. Good health

descriptionPublicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Part of book or chapter of book , Other literature type 01 Jan 2019 English Publisher:Springer International Publishing

Authors: Ioannis Zerdes; Nikolaos Tsoukalas; Maria Tolia; George Kyrgias; Jiannis Hajiioannou;

doi: 10.1007/978-3-030-16245-0_44

Superior Vena Cava Syndrome

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The superior vena cava syndrome (SVCS) involves a group of symptoms deriving from obstruction or compression of the superior vena cava. Malignant causes represents the majority of all cases of SVCS. Iatrogenic causes may be responsible for SVCS, considering the presence of intravascular devices. Infectious causes such as syphilis and tuberculosis have also been known to cause SVCS.

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