
Superior vena cava syndrome is a common complication of malignancy. The epidemiology, presentation, and diagnostic evaluation of patients presenting with the syndrome are reviewed. Management options including chemotherapy and radiation therapy and the role of endovascular stents are discussed along with the evidence for each of the therapeutic options.
Superior Vena Cava Syndrome, Neoplasms, Palliative Care, Humans, Antineoplastic Agents, Stents, Steroids, Emergency Service, Hospital, Tomography, X-Ray Computed, Referral and Consultation, Radiotherapy, Computer-Assisted
Superior Vena Cava Syndrome, Neoplasms, Palliative Care, Humans, Antineoplastic Agents, Stents, Steroids, Emergency Service, Hospital, Tomography, X-Ray Computed, Referral and Consultation, Radiotherapy, Computer-Assisted
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