These signs were consistent with superior vena cava (SVC) syndrome. Precordial examination was notable for a healing left pectoral scar and an intact implanted pacemaker. Heart sounds were normal ...
Elective computed tomography in an 85-year-old man (Figure a; mixed arterial/venous contrast phase) revealed an absent right superior vena cava (SVC; asterisk) and an isolated persistent left SVC ...
On the left side, the esophagus and aorta are identified and dissected. On the right side, the superior vena cava is dissected away from the tissue and tumor being removed. The dissection then ...