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 ...
Nicol Zielinska, Kacper Ruzik
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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.
Joseph Casullo +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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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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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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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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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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Venous Port implantation in persistent left superior vena cava with azygos vein variation: a case report and literature review [PDF]
BMC SurgeryBackground Persistent left superior vena cava catheterization for venous port is still sporadically reported, let alone combined with variations of the azygos.
Li Zhang, Jingjin Wu
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Surgical resection of an intraluminal tumor in the azygos vein with an unknown primary site causing superior vena cava syndrome [PDF]
Thoracic CancerIntraluminal tumor in the azygos vein is a rare disease that can cause superior vena cava (SVC) syndrome. Radiotherapy and endovascular stenting with or without chemotherapy are reported to have a high clinical success rate for the management of SVC ...
Yuki Monden +7 more
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