Key result
Venography appears safe in superior vena caval obstruction, with a complication rate of ~1%.
Why the study?
Superior vena caval obstruction is predominantly caused by malignancy, but detailed case analyses and safety data on venography are limited.
Is venography safe in patients with superior vena caval obstruction?
Population
76 patients with superior vena caval obstruction documented 1970-1980
Comparison
Venography safety assessment without comparator
Design
Observational case series
Authors
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Supports venography safety in SVC obstruction; hypothesis-generating and requires prospective validation before practice change.
Observational (n=76)
Is venography safe in patients with superior vena caval obstruction?
Venography is a safe diagnostic procedure in patients with superior vena caval obstruction, a condition predominantly caused by malignancy and associated with high 1-year mortality.
Davies et al. (1985) conducted an observational in Superior vena caval obstruction (SVCO) (n=76). Venography was evaluated on Complications from venography. Venography was performed on all 76 patients with superior vena caval obstruction with only one minor complication (1.3%) recorded, demonstrating its safety in this population.
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