title: Diagnosis of superior vena caval obstruction by transesophageal echocardiography.
abstract: Superior vena caval (SVC) syndrome may be caused by extravascular compression or intravascular obstruction. Knowing the mechanism of SVC syndrome enables the physician to choose appropriate treatment. Transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) is a safe bedside procedure that is excellent for evaluating the SVC and its surrounding structures. We report the valuable role of TEE in demonstrating the mechanism of SVC syndrome.
authors.affiliation: Likoff Cardiovascular Institute, Department of Medicine, Hahnemann University Hospital, Philadelphia.
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Ayala
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Chandrasekaran
authors.forename: D G
authors.initials: DG
authors.lastname: Karalis
authors.forename: T M
authors.initials: TM
authors.lastname: Parris
authors.forename: J J
authors.initials: JJ
authors.lastname: Ross
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D004452:Echocardiography; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D013479:Superior Vena Cava Syndrome / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000209:etiology