Superior Vena Cava Obstruction

Sacha Mussot, Elie Fadel

Superior Vena Cava Obstruction is a topic covered in the Pearson's General Thoracic.

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Key Points

SVC obstruction may be caused by either benign or malignant diseases.
Collateral venous flow usually develops rapidly around SVC obstruction.
Endovascular interventions are available today to manage it in many cases.
Surgery is typically now indicated only for direct tumoral involvement.

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Key Points

SVC obstruction may be caused by either benign or malignant diseases.
Collateral venous flow usually develops rapidly around SVC obstruction.
Endovascular interventions are available today to manage it in many cases.
Surgery is typically now indicated only for direct tumoral involvement.

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