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Superior vena caval syndrome: color flow Doppler detection of collateral venous channels.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  10936823     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Thrombosis of the superior vena cava (SVC) is an important clinical problem that requires prompt diagnosis. Confirmation of suspected SVC syndrome requires the use of an imaging study to document the obstruction and presence of collateral venous channels. Echocardiography is often used to evaluate suspected SVC obstruction; however, previous methods have allowed only indirect detection of collateral flow. We describe 3 patients with SVC obstruction in whom color flow Doppler allowed direct demonstration of collateral venous channels.
Authors:
D A Tighe; J J Paul; J C Huhta
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Case Reports; Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Journal of the American Society of Echocardiography : official publication of the American Society of Echocardiography     Volume:  13     ISSN:  0894-7317     ISO Abbreviation:  J Am Soc Echocardiogr     Publication Date:  2000 Aug 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2000-10-12     Completed Date:  2000-10-12     Revised Date:  2004-11-17    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  8801388     Medline TA:  J Am Soc Echocardiogr     Country:  UNITED STATES    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  780-4     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Division of Cardiology, Baystate Medical Center, Springfield, MA 01199,USA.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Adult
Blood Flow Velocity
Child
Collateral Circulation*
Echocardiography, Doppler, Color*
Female
Humans
Infant, Newborn
Reproducibility of Results
Superior Vena Cava Syndrome / physiopathology,  ultrasonography*

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