Abstract:Superior vena cava syndrome (SVCS) is an entity that has become more frequent due
to the increasing use of indwelling central venous catheters. Surgical
management is considered in patients with extensive venous thrombosis and when
endovascular therapy is not feasible. The use of superficial femoral vein is an
excellent technique for reconstruction of the brachiocephalic vein and superior
vena cava (SVC) in cases with benign and malignant etiologies. We describe two
cases of SVCS that were managed surgically a… Show more
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