JCHOR
Journal of Current Hematology & Oncology Research

The Journal of Current Hematology & Oncology Research regularly publishes internationally qualified research in hematology and oncology within the current scholarly knowledge. This journal is indexed by indices that are considered international scientific journal indices (DRJI, ESJI, OAJI, etc.). According to the current Associate Professorship criteria, it is within the scope of International Article 1-d. Each article published in this journal corresponds to 5 points.

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Superior vena cava syndrome
Abstract
Superior vena cava syndrome is the general name for the symptoms and presentation due to acute obstruction or occlusion of the superior vena cava flow. It usually develops secondary to underlying malignancies and is a life-threatening oncologic emergency. In this review, the current clinical approach to superior vena cava syndrome, including the etiologic considerations, investigations that should be planned, diagnosis, and treatment algorithms, is reviewed.

Keywords : Superior vena cava syndrome, superior vena cava, oncology

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Article available in :
Volume 2, Issue 2, 2024
Page : 47-50
https://doi.org/10.51271/JCHOR-0036
Article Information
Received : 23 Oca 2024
Accepted : 25 Mar 2024
Published : 14 May 2024
Corresponding Author :

Aykut Hacıömeroğlu: Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Kırıkkale University, Turkiye

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Citation : Hacıömeroğlu A, Yalçın S. Superior vena cava syndrome. J Curr Hematol Oncol Res. 2024;2(2): 47-50.

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