Schechter, MM.

The superior vena cava syndrome.
Am J Med Sci 1954; 227:46.
Description: Landmark review of SVCO

Markman, M.

Diagnosis and management of superior vena cava syndrome.
Cleve Clin J Med 1999; 66:59-61.
Description: Recent review of SVCO
PubMed citation number: 9926632

Roberts, JR, Bueno, R, Sugarbaker, DJ.

Multimodality treatment of malignant superior vena caval syndrome.
Chest 1999; 116:835-7.
Description: Review of treatment options in SVCO
PubMed citation number: 10492298

Courtheoux, P, Alkofer, B, Al Refai, M, Gervais R, Le Rochais JP, Icard P.

Stent placement in superior vena cava syndrome.
Ann Thorac Surg 2003; 75:158-61.
Description: The use of stent therapy in 20 pts with SVCO
PubMed citation number: 12537210

Boraks, P, Seale, J, Price, J, Bass G, Ethell M, Keeling D, Mahendra P, Baglin T, Marcus R.

Prevention of central venous catheter associated thrombosis using minidose warfarin in patients with haematological malignancies. Br J Haematol 1998; 101:483-6. Description: Series of over 100 pts treated with warfarin to prevent thrombosis
PubMed citation number: 9633891

Kalra, M, Gloviczki, P, Andrews, JC, Cherry KJ Jr, Bower TC, Panneton JM, Bjarnason H, Noel AA, Schleck C, Harmsen WS, Canton LG, Pairolero PC.

Open surgical and endovascular treatment of superior vena cava syndrome caused by nonmalignant disease.
J Vasc Surg 2003; 38:215-23.
Description: Retrospective review of 32 pts treated surgically for SVCO
PubMed citation number: 12891100

Doty, JR, Flores, JH, Doty, DB.

Superior vena cava obstruction: bypass using spiral vein graft.
Ann Thorac Surg 1999; 67:1111-6.
Description: Long term follow up of 16 pts treated with spiral vein graft for SVCO
PubMed citation number: 10320259

Gray, BH, Olin, JW, Graor, RA, Young JR, Bartholomew JR, Ruschhaupt WF .

Safety and efficacy of thrombolytic therapy for superior vena cava syndrome.
Chest 1991; 99:54-9.
Description: Review of the use of thrombolytics in SVCO
PubMed citation number: 1984986

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