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Superior Vena Cava
Syndrome
Questions
- Overview
? (What is superior vena cava syndrome (SVCS
When was superior vena cava syndrome (SVCS) first discovered
What is the superior vena cava (SVC
What is characteristic of superior vena cava (SVC) obstruction
What is the pathogenesis of superior vena cava syndrome (SVCS
What are the malignant causes of superior vena cava syndrome (SVCS
What are nonmalignant conditions that cause superior vena cava syndrome (SVCS
What is the prevalence of superior vena cava syndrome (SVCS
How does the prevalence of superior vena cava syndrome (SVCS) vary by age
How does the prevalence of superior vena cava syndrome (SVCS) vary by sex
How does the prevalence of superior vena cava syndrome (SVCS) vary by race
What is the prognosis of superior vena cava syndrome (SVCS
What are the survival rates for superior vena cava syndrome (SVCS
Presentation
What are the signs and symptoms of superior vena cava syndrome (SVCS
Which physical findings are characteristic of superior vena cava syndrome (SVC
What are complications of superior vena cava syndrome (SVCS
DDX
What are the differential diagnoses for Superior Vena Cava Syndrome
Workup
What is the role of imaging in the diagnosis of superior vena cava syndrome (SVCS
What is the role of chest radiography in the evaluation of superior vena cava syndrome (SVCS
What is the role of CT scanning in the evaluation of superior vena cava syndrome (SVCS
What is the imaging study of choice to determine etiology of superior vena cava syndrome (SVCS
What is the role of MRI in the diagnosis of superior vena cava syndrome (SVCS)
Which diagnostic procedures are performed in the evaluation of superior vena cava syndrome (SVCS)
Treatment
What are the management options for superior vena cava syndrome (SVCS)
What role does radiotherapy play in the treatment of superior vena cava syndrome (SVCS)
What is the fractionation schedule for radiotherapy for superior vena cava syndrome (SVCS
What is the efficacy of radiation therapy for superior vena cava syndrome (SVCS)?
What is the role of chemotherapy in the treatment of superior vena cava syndrome (SVCS
Which treatment has proved superior for treatment of superior vena cava syndrome (SVCS
What is the efficacy of anticoagulation therapy for superior vena cava syndrome (SVCS
When is hospital admission indicated for the management of superior vena cava syndrome (SVCS)
When are symptomatic treatments for superior vena cava syndrome (SVCS)?
When is surgical bypass indicated for the treatment of superior vena cava syndrome (SVCS)
What are the options for endovascular therapy for superior vena cava syndrome (SVCS)
What is the efficacy of endovascular therapies for superior vena cava syndrome (SVCS)
Which specialists should be consulted for the treatment of superior vena cava syndrome (SVCS)
What monitoring is required during treatment of superior vena cava syndrome (SVCS)
Medications
What are the goals of drug treatment for superior vena cava syndrome (SVCS)