Title
Obstructions of the superior vena cava. A review of the literature with two case reports
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
1-1-1949
Publication Title
American Heart Journal
ISSN
00028703
E-ISSN
10976744
Abstract
The clinical picture of obstruction of the superior vena cava is a symptom complex and not a specific disease entity. Many papers, case reports, and discussions of various aspects of obstruction of the superior vena cava have appeared in medical literature over a period of many years, but it is difficult to find a brief summary of well-established criteria for diagnosis, prognosis, and therapy. The purpose of this present paper is threefold: (1) to review the essential points of the literature since 1934; (2) to report two additional cases of obstruction of the superior vena cava, one of particular interest; and (3) to summarize in one place the major points of diagnosis and treatment as related to this unusual syndrome. © 1949.
Volume
37
Issue
6
First Page
958
Last Page
969
DOI
10.1016/S0002-8703(49)90945-X
PubMed ID
18126146
Recommended Citation
Hinshaw, David B., "Obstructions of the superior vena cava. A review of the literature with two case reports" (1949). LLU Faculty Publications. 200.
https://scholarsrepository.llu.edu/fac_pubs/200