Superior vena cava recanalization

Superior vena cava recanalization

Anesthesia type	General
Airway	ETT
Lines and access
Monitors	Standard ASA Art line
Primary anesthetic considerations
Preoperative	Airway edema Potential mediastinal mass
Intraoperative	Major vessel injury Pulmonary embolus
Postoperative
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A superior vena cava recanalization is an interventional radiology procedure performed to treat superior vena cava syndrome.

Overview

Surgical procedure

The procedure is typically performed via sheath access through a femoral vein.

Preoperative management

Patient evaluation

System	Considerations
Airway	SVC syndrome may be associated with significant airway edema Evaluate imaging for the presence of an anterior mediastinal mass which could necessitate awake fiberoptic intubation and/or a wire reinforced ETT.
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