Endovenous and Operative Treatment of Superior Vena Cava Syndrome

Manju Kalra; Indrani Sen; Peter Gloviczki

doi:10.1016/j.suc.2017.11.013

Endovenous and Operative Treatment of Superior Vena Cava Syndrome

Surg Clin North Am. 2018 Apr;98(2):321-335. doi: 10.1016/j.suc.2017.11.013.

Authors

Manju Kalra¹, Indrani Sen², Peter Gloviczki²

Affiliations

¹ Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, 200 2nd Street SW, Rochester, MN 55905, USA. Electronic address: kalra.manju@mayo.edu.
² Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, 200 2nd Street SW, Rochester, MN 55905, USA.

PMID: 29502774
DOI: 10.1016/j.suc.2017.11.013

Abstract

Few areas of venous disease provide a more satisfying experience for both the patient and the vascular specialist than reconstruction for superior vena cava (SVC) syndrome. Relief from severe, frequently incapacitating symptoms of venous congestion of the head and neck is almost instantaneous, and benefit after reconstruction is generally long lasting. This article reviews the etiologic factors, clinical presentation, and diagnostic evaluation of SVC syndrome, and current techniques and results for the endovascular and open surgical treatment of SVC occlusion.

Keywords: Endovenous stenting; Femoral vein; SVC bypass; Spiral saphenous; Superior vena cava.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Endovascular Procedures / methods*
Humans
Perioperative Care / methods
Self Expandable Metallic Stents
Superior Vena Cava Syndrome / diagnosis
Superior Vena Cava Syndrome / etiology
Superior Vena Cava Syndrome / therapy*
Treatment Outcome
Vascular Grafting / methods*