Superior Vena Cava Obstruction (SVCO) :: UK Acute Oncology Society

Acute Oncology Guidelines

SVCO is an obstructive emergency that may occur as the result of progression of a malignancy or may be the diagnostic symptom.
SVCO is caused by external pressure, thrombus or direct tumour invasion causing obstruction of the superior vena cava and occurs in 3% - 8% of patients with cancer.

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Problem Solving in Acute Oncology (Second Edition) Published by ebn health in association with the Association of Cancer Physicians
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