Oncology emergencies
Zhang Jie
Gongbao Cai-dan
Wang Wei
Chen Song
Abstract：Oncology emergencies occur at every stage of the onset and treatment of cancer patients. Doctors must be able to identify these emergencies and be able to carry out appropriate treatment. Oncology emergencies are a challenge for clinicians because it involves multiple disciplines and requires rapid intervention to avoid death or severe permanent damage. The ultimate goal is to minimize the risk of managing cancer patients. This article lists five common cases of oncology emergencies, including superior vena cava syndrome (SVCS ),malignant spinal cord compression(MSCC), increased intracranial pressure,venous thromboembolism (VTE) and hypercalcemia. The incidence, mechanism, clinical features, diagnosis and treatment of oncology emergencies were discussed.
Keywords：OncologyEmergencySuperior vena cava syndrome (SVCS)Maligant spinal cord compression(MSCC)Venous thromboembolism(VTE)
Publication Date：2018-01-01
Online Publishing Date：2025-08-15(First online date of this platform, not the publication date of the document)
Pages：6( 263-268 )