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Philippe Camus, M.D.

Dijon, France

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Ethylene-vinyl alcohol copolymer (e.g. Onyx (R))

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XI.l Superior vena cava syndrome

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Last update : 03/01/2014
 
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Diagnosing DIRD
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Drug and radiation history
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Drug singularity - Correct identification of the drug
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Consistent timing of exposure v. onset of symptoms
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Clinical, imaging, BAL, pathological pattern consistent with the specific drug
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Careful exlusion of another cause
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Remission of symptoms with removal of drug
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Recurrence with rechallenge (rarely advisable)
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Causality assessment
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Publications

Superior vena cava syndrome caused by embolisation of liquid Onyx.
BMJ case reports 2011 Feb 14;2011; 2011 Feb 14
Acute respiratory distress syndrome after onyx embolization of arteriovenous malformation.
Critical care research and practice 2011;2011;918185 2011

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