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[[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. | |||
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[[Doppler ultrasound]] may be valuable in assessing the site and nature of the obstruction in | [[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. | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Maria Fernanda Villarreal, M.D. [2]
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
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.