The cause must be identified and treated. This may include radiation, chemotherapy , surgical removal of tumors, or other treatment. Surgery to bypass of the obstruction is rarely performed. The outcome varies depending of the cause and the extent of obstruction. Call your health care provider if a lung tumor is present and symptoms indicate SVC obstruction may be present.
Complications are serious and sometimes are fatal.
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