Obstruction of the superior vena cava or its major tributaries demonstrated by bolus-injection excretory urography

Three cases in which venous obstruction in the thorax was demonstrated by visualization of collateral circulation during bolus-injection excretory urography are presented. Visualization of these collateral vessels is highly suggestive of venous obstruction even if this condition is clinically unsusp...

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Published in:	Radiology Vol. 144; no. 3; p. 499
Main Authors:	Drane, W E, Watt, A C, Marks, D S
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States 01-08-1982
Subjects:	Adult Aged Collateral Circulation Female Humans Male Radionuclide Imaging Sulfur Technetium Technetium Tc 99m Sulfur Colloid Thrombosis - diagnostic imaging Urography Vascular Diseases - diagnostic imaging Vena Cava, Superior - diagnostic imaging
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Summary:	Three cases in which venous obstruction in the thorax was demonstrated by visualization of collateral circulation during bolus-injection excretory urography are presented. Visualization of these collateral vessels is highly suggestive of venous obstruction even if this condition is clinically unsuspected. The diagnosis may be confirmed by radionuclide venography, which is easily performed and noninvasive, and allows determination of the level of obstruction, as well as the degree of collateral flow.
ISSN:	0033-8419
DOI:	10.1148/radiology.144.3.7100459