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Superior vena cava syndrome

descriptionPublicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Article 01 Aug 1999Publisher:Elsevier BVJournal:Seminars in Oncology Nursing, volume 15, pages 183-189 (issn: 0749-2081,

Authors: Irene Stewart Haapoja; Carol Blendowski;

doi: 10.1016/s0749-2081(99)80006-0

pmid: 10461703

Superior vena cava syndrome

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Abstract

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. Radiotherapy, chemotherapy, surgery, thrombolysis, and interventional radiology have provided effective treatment.Management of the patient with SVCS includes recognition of high-risk patients and initial symptomatology, accurate assessments, appropriate therapies, psychosocial support, and education regarding recurrent SVCS.

Related Organizations

Rush University Medical Center
United States
Presbyterian St. Luke's Medical Center
United States

Keywords

Adult, Superior Vena Cava Syndrome, Neoplasms, Hormone-Dependent, Carcinoma, Medullary, Oncology Nursing, Humans, Breast Neoplasms, Female, Neoplasm Recurrence, Local

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