Superior vena cava syndrome ultrasound
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Maria Fernanda Villarreal, M.D. [2]
Overview
Overview
Doppler ultrasound may be valuable in assessing the site and nature of the obstruction in superior vena cava syndrome. Venous patency and the presence of thrombi can also be assessed by using contrast and rapid scanning techniques.
Ultrasound
Ultrasound
Doppler ultrasound may be valuable in assessing the site and nature of the obstruction in superior vena cava syndrome. Venous patency and the presence of thrombi can also be assessed by using contrast and rapid scanning techniques.[1]
References
References
- ↑ Birch A, Um D, Laselle B (2014). “Ultrasound detection of superior vena cava thrombus”. West J Emerg Med. 15 (6): 715–8. doi:10.5811/westjem.2014.6.14006. PMC 4162737. PMID 25247051.
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