Title of article :
SVC Syndrome in Icu: The Need of a Multidisciplinary Approach
Author/Authors :
Sandill ، Surabhi Department of Anaesthesiology and Critical Care - Vardhman Mahavir Medical College - Safdarjung Hospital , Krishna ، Bhavya Department of Anaesthesiology and Critical Care - Vardhman Mahavir Medical College - Safdarjung Hospital , Kohli ، Santvana Department of Anaesthesiology and Critical Care - Vardhman Mahavir Medical College - Safdarjung Hospital , Jaiswal ، Binita Department of Anaesthesiology and Critical Care - Vardhman Mahavir Medical College - Safdarjung Hospital
Abstract :
Superior vena cava (SVC) syndrome, a potentially life threatening medical emergency, occurs due to SVC obstruction caused by extrinsic compression, intrinsic stenosis or thrombosis. Malignant mediastinal tumours account for more than 80% of cases of SVC syndrome. We hereby report a case of SVC syndrome who came with clinical features suggestive of SVC syndrome with dyspnea managed and diagnosed in the Intensive Care Unit with a multidisciplinary approach.
Keywords :
Superior vena cava syndrome (SVC) , Multidisciplinary team , Mediastinal mass
Journal title :
Archives of Anesthesiology and Critical Care
Journal title :
Archives of Anesthesiology and Critical Care
