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Published online: 2010-08-02
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Anomalies of the inferior vena cava: a report of two cases and a short review of the literature

S. Kapetanakis, C. Papadopoulos, P. Galani, G. Dimitrakopoulou, A. Fiska
Folia Morphol 2010;69(3):123-127.

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Vol 69, No 3 (2010)
REVIEW ARTICLES
Submitted: 2012-02-06
Published online: 2010-08-02

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.
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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.
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Keywords

inferior vena cava; anomalies; double; left

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Title

Anomalies of the inferior vena cava: a report of two cases and a short review of the literature

Journal

Folia Morphologica

Issue

Vol 69, No 3 (2010)

Article type

Review article

Pages

123-127

Published online

2010-08-02

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Folia Morphol 2010;69(3):123-127.

Keywords

inferior vena cava
anomalies
double
left

Authors

S. Kapetanakis
C. Papadopoulos
P. Galani
G. Dimitrakopoulou
A. Fiska

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