The Christie NHS Foundation Trust

Acute Oncology Emergencies - Superior Vena Cava Obstruction

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This moudule covers SVCO.

During this course you will learn how:

  • To outline relevant investigations and treatment pathway to manage patients with suspected or confirmed superior vena cava obstruction
  • To demonstrate prompt referral to interventional radiology, acute oncology team, and primary oncology team
  • To analyse a clinical scenario and the management based on overall prognosis and performance status

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Contributed by: The Christie NHS Foundation Trust
Authored by: The Christie, The Christie
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First contributed: 25 November 2025
Audience access level: Full user

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