Extrinsic compression of superior vena cava: an analysis of 41 patients

Journal Article · Fri Feb 01 00:00:00 EST 1980 · Int. J. Radiat. Oncol., Biol. Phys.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/0360-3016(80)90040-1· OSTI ID:5072194

Kanji, A M ^[1]; Chao, J H; Liebner, E J; Lobo, P; Thakrar, H V

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1. Univ. of Illinois Hospital, Chicago

A retrospective analysis was made of 41 patients with extrinsic compression of the superior vena cava who were treated at the University of Illinois Hospital, Mercy Hospital and Columbus Hospital between 1967 and 1977. Small cell carcinoma was the predominant histological variety. The mode of presentation (acute versus subacute) was found to be an important prognostic factor: 47% of patients with acute presentation responded to treatment compared to 79% of patients with subacute onset. Chemotherapy given concomitantly with radiotherapy did not produce better results than radiotherapy alone.

• OSTI ID: 5072194
• Journal Information: Int. J. Radiat. Oncol., Biol. Phys.; (United States), Vol. 6:2
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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