title: Superior vena cava syndrome in infants.
abstract: Superior vena cava syndrome is uncommon in infants. With the increased use of central venous catheters, however, there has been an increased incidence of central venous occlusion. We report a case of superior vena cava syndrome occurring on two separate occasions in a premature infant with an indwelling central line. We discuss current concepts of prevention and management.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pediatrics, Tripler Army Medical Center, Honolulu, Hawaii.
authors.forename: W V
authors.initials: WV
authors.lastname: Raszka
authors.forename: F R
authors.initials: FR
authors.lastname: Smith
authors.forename: S R
authors.initials: SR
authors.lastname: Pratt
mesh_terms: D002405:Catheterization, Central Venous / Q000009:adverse effects*; D002408:Catheters, Indwelling / Q000009:adverse effects; D006493:Heparin / Q000008:administration & dosage; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D013479:Superior Vena Cava Syndrome / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control
chemical_list: D006493:Heparin