title: [Complications and results of diagnostic procedures in the vena cava superior syndrome].
abstract: Diagnostic procedures in the presence of superior vena cava obstruction have been reported to be dangerous. We reviewed our experience in 58 patients who presented with this obstruction during the period 1976-1985, to establish the nature and frequency of complications. In 56 of 58 patients we could obtain a diagnosis before instituting therapy. The only complication was one case of peroperative haemorrhage.
authors.forename: H N
authors.initials: HN
authors.lastname: Belderbos
authors.forename: W F
authors.initials: WF
authors.lastname: Strankinga
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Stam
mesh_terms: D001706:Biopsy; D001999:Bronchoscopy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D013479:Superior Vena Cava Syndrome / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology; D013899:Thoracic Neoplasms / Q000150:complications / Q000473:pathology
vernacular_title: Complicaties bij en resultaat van diagnostiche verrichtingen bij het vena cava superior-syndroom.