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Superior Vena Cava Syndrome

Known as: svc obstruction, vena cava superior syndrome, VENA CAVA OBSTRUCTION, SUPERIOR 
A condition that occurs when the obstruction of the thin-walled SUPERIOR VENA CAVA interrupts blood flow from the head, upper extremities, and thorax… 
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Superior Vena Cava Thrombosis

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2009
2009
Thrombosis of superior vena cava as a complication of transvenous pacemaker treatment.
A complication of permanent transvenous pacing leading to thrombotic obstruction of the superior vena cava and left… 
2002
2002
Saphenofemorales Leistenrezidiv nach Stripping der Vena saphena magna: technischer Fehler oder Neovaskularisation?
Zusammenfassung Ziel und Methoden: In einer prospektiven Studie sollte bei Reoperationen saphenofemoraler Leistenrezidive überpr… 
2000
2000
03. Early Pleistocene herpetofauna from Cava Dell'Erba and Cava Pirro (Apulia, southern Italy)
Review
1984
Review
1984
Results of the Senning operation for transposition of the great arteries with intact ventricular septum in neonates.
In spite of an adequate balloon atrial septostomy, some neonates (less than 28 days of age) with transposition of the great… 
1981
1981
Superior Vena Caval Obstruction After Mustard's Operation: Detection by Two‐dimensional Contrast Echocardiography
To assess superior vena caval (SVC) obstruction after the Mustard operation for transposition of the great arteries, we performed… 
1974
1974
Vena caval obstruction complicating the Mustard operation for complete transposition of the great arteries.
1971
1971
Der Vena Cava-Katheter
1964
1964
CATHETER IN THE SUPERIOR VENA CAVA FOR PARENTERAL FEEDING.
Highly Cited
1955
Highly Cited
1955
Use of vessel grafts and plastic prostheses for relief of superior vena caval obstruction.
1949
1949
Experimental anastomoses of vessels to the heart; possible application to superior vena caval obstruction.