Superior Vena Cava Syndrome: Etiologies, Manifestations, and Treatments

Keith B Quencer

doi:10.1055/s-0042-1753480

Superior Vena Cava Syndrome: Etiologies, Manifestations, and Treatments

Semin Intervent Radiol. 2022 Aug 31;39(3):292-303. doi: 10.1055/s-0042-1753480. eCollection 2022 Jun.

Author

Keith B Quencer¹

Affiliation

¹ Dotter Interventional Institute, Oregon Health and Science University, Portland, Oregon.

Abstract

Superior vena cava (SVC) obstruction, whether from benign or malignant causes, results in a variety of symptoms. It is a potential medical emergency when cerebral or laryngeal edema occurs. Endovascular therapy is the treatment of choice for patients in need of emergent relief of symptoms. This article will provide a review of SVC syndrome with a focus on endovascular treatment techniques.

Keywords: SVC stenting; SVC syndrome; interventional radiology; pericardial tamponade; stent migration.

Publication types

Review