SVC Syndrome in ICU: The Need of a Multidisciplinary Approach

Authors

  • Surabhi Sandill Department of Anaesthesiology and Critical Care, Vardhman Mahavir Medical College and Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi, India.
  • Bhavya Krishna Department of Anaesthesiology and Critical Care, Vardhman Mahavir Medical College and Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi, India.
  • Santvana Kohli Department of Anaesthesiology and Critical Care, Vardhman Mahavir Medical College and Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi, India.
  • Binita Jaiswal Department of Anaesthesiology and Critical Care, Vardhman Mahavir Medical College and Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi, India.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18502/aacc.v8i3.9622

Keywords:

Superior vena cava syndrome (SVC); Multidisciplinary team; Mediastinal mass

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.

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Published

2022-06-13

Issue

Volume (8) issue (3)

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Articles