Journal of the Belgian Society of Radiology, 2022 Teaching Point: Intraspinal azygos vein is an extremely rare anatomical variant; knowledge is important for correct imaging interpretation.
Joanna Knapik +2 more
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Reversed L-shaped incision for resection of a large azygos vein aneurysm: a case report [PDF]
Surgical Case Reports, 2023 Background Azygos vein aneurysms are rare and asymptomatic in many cases. The management for these aneurysms is controversial, and there is no clear guideline or evidence-based threshold for surgical or interventional therapy.
Kazuki Tamura +3 more
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An In-Depth Review of the Azygos Vein and Its Clinical Significance [PDF]
BiomedicinesThe azygos vein is a vessel that drains deoxygenated blood from the posterior wall of the thorax and upper abdomen into the superior vena cava. It can vary morphologically in both adults and fetuses in origin, termination, diameter, course, and ...
Alexander Stolarczyk +6 more
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Azygos vein preservation is feasible and beneficial in esophageal atresia with tracheoesophageal fistula: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials [PDF]
Frontiers in Pediatrics, 2022 BackgroundEsophageal atresia (EA) with tracheoesophageal fistula (TEF) is a common congenital anomaly. It is still unknown whether azygos vein preservation will increase the difficulty or time of operation and reduce the quality of anastomosis.
Chuan Wang, Junkai Zheng, Xue Ma
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Thoracoscopic approach to the resection of idiopathic azygos vein aneurysm: a case report [PDF]
Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery, 2022 Background Azygos vein aneurysm (AVA) is a rare thoracic pathological entity that mimics a posterior mediastinal mass. However, the pathogenesis of primary azygos vein aneurysms is not clear and its pathology is still being discussed. Some of the AVA are
Xuefeng Ling +6 more
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A case of leiomyosarcoma originating from the azygos vein [PDF]
Thoracic CancerLeiomyosarcoma is a soft‐tissue sarcoma that accounts for less than 1% of all malignant tumors. Furthermore, leiomyosarcoma accounts for 6% of all soft tissue sarcomas, and leiomyosarcoma of azygos vein origin is extremely rare.
Masatoshi Shimura +2 more
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The azygos vein as an alternative route for haemodialysis catheterisation [PDF]
European Journal of Case Reports in Internal MedicineIntroduction: Central venous catheterisation (CVC) is essential for haemodialysis in end-stage kidney disease, but superior vena cava (SVC) stenosis or occlusion often complicates long-term access. The azygos vein, a collateral drainage pathway, has been
Vladimir Pushevski +3 more
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Migration of the azygos vein from the azygos fissure to the mediastinum
Radiology Case Reports, 2019 We report a case of migration of the azygos vein from an azygos fissure into the mediastinum following a large right pleural effusion.
Alexandre Semionov, MD, PhD +2 more
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Successful Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation After Incidental Azygos Vein Cannulation in a Neonate With Right-Sided Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Interruption of the Inferior Vena Cava and Azygos Continuation [PDF]
Frontiers in Pediatrics, 2019 Incidental azygos vein cannulation has been reported in a few cases of neonatal extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO). This complication is described in the literature mainly in pathological conditions wherein increased central venous pressure ...
Alessandra Mayer +14 more
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On the way to the azygos vein: a road of return rather than ruined [PDF]
Journal of Cardiothoracic SurgeryBackground The malposition of central venous catheters (CVCs) may lead to vascular damage, perforation, and even mediastinal injury. The malposition of CVC from the right subclavian vein into the azygos vein is extremely rare.
Yiping Feng +4 more
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