Unilateral superior vena cava syndrome: An uncommon complication of a commonly used procedure

Unilateral superior vena cava syndrome: An uncommon complication of a commonly used procedure

Superior vena cava (SVC) syndrome constellates symptoms of plethora and facial and upper thoracic swelling with distension of neck veins, and the consequences of this condition range from mild discomfort to upper airway obstruction. The aetiology has a strong linkage with malignancy, and is alw...

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Main Authors: N Goolam, M Bester, D Schietekat
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: South African Medical Association 2024-10-01
Series:South African Medical Journal
Subjects:
SVC syndrome
central venous catheter
thrombosis
CVC complication
Online Access:https://samajournals.co.za/index.php/samj/article/view/2370
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