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

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 majorit...

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Published in:Folia morphologica 2010-08, Vol.69 (3), p.123-127
Main Authors: Kapetanakis, S, Papadopoulos, C, Galani, P, Dimitrakopoulou, G, Fiska, A
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Abdominal Pain - diagnosis
Acute Kidney Injury - diagnosis
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Atrium
Congenital defects
Embryos
Humans
Literature reviews
Male
Surgery
Thromboembolism
Tomography, X-Ray Computed
Vena Cava, Inferior - abnormalities
Vena Cava, Inferior - diagnostic imaging
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Summary: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.
ISSN:0015-5659