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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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 +2 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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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 enlarged azygos vein traversing an azygos lobe reveals a connection between the inferior vena cava and azygos vein [PDF]
Respirology Case Reports, 2020 We report a rare case where the inferior vena cava connected to the azygos vein, a diagnosis triggered by observation of an enlarged azygos vein traversing an azygos fissure.
, Shinya Gotō, Keisei Tachibana
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Reentrance of Azygos Vein into Azygos Fissure After Pneumothorax
Eurasian Journal of Medicine, 2019 Empty azygos fissure implies dislocation of the azygos vein to the mediastinal side of the right upper lobe from azygos fissure, which is usually secondary to pneumothorax, pleural effusion, parenchymal fibrosis, vertebral collapse or persistent vomiting.
Zeynep Atceken +2 more
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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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Secondary hemodialysis catheter malposition associated with azygos vein dilation in the setting of acute hemodynamic changes [PDF]
Journal of Vascular Surgery Cases and Innovative TechniquesWe report a case of secondary hemodialysis catheter migration into the azygos vein in a 53-year-old critically ill woman. Despite correct initial catheter placement under fluoroscopy, the catheter tip migrated into the azygos arch 4 hours later ...
Masato Obayashi, RN, NP, MSN +5 more
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