Condition
Superior vena cava obstruction
Gerald Hurowitz, M.D.Published 5 May 20051 min read
Alternative names
SVC obstruction; Superior vena cava syndrome
Definition
SVC obstruction is a narrowing or obstruction of the superior vena cava - the major vein draining the upper body.
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Gerald Hurowitz, M.D.
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