Vol 69, No 3 (2010)
Review article
Published online: 2010-08-02
Anomalies of the inferior vena cava: a report of two cases and a short review of the literature
Folia Morphol 2010;69(3):123-127.
Abstract
The inferior vena cava, also known as the posterior vena cava, is the large vein
that carries de-oxygenated blood from the lower half of the body into the right
atrium of the heart. Congenital anomalies of the inferior vena cava result from
the persistence of the embryonic venous system. The majority of cases are
clinically silent and are diagnosed in routine dissection studies, in retroperitoneal
surgeries, or through imaging for other reasons. Although these anomalies
are rare, they are of great importance during operations in the abdominal
area or in the treatment of thromboembolic diseases. We report two cases of
double vena cava and left vena cava, respectively, and a short review of the
relevant literature.
(Folia Morphol 2010; 69, 3: 123-127)
(Folia Morphol 2010; 69, 3: 123-127)
Keywords: inferior vena cavaanomaliesdoubleleft