Persistent Left Superior Vena Cava [PDF]
Persistent left superior vena cava is a rare anatomic anomaly, found in 0.3-0.5% of the general population, and upto 12% of patients with a congenital cardiac anomaly. Typically found incidentally, familiarity with such an anomaly can help clinicians
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Persistent left superior vena cava [PDF]
A 17-year-old boy was brought to the emergency department after his motorcycle collided at high speed with a tree. On arrival, he was in hypovolemic shock. The boy was intubated and a left subclavian catheter was immediately placed for fluid therapy. Bilateral chest tubes were placed for pneumohemothoraces.
Seongoh Kwon, Joo Hyeong Oh
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Persistent left superior vena cava [PDF]
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Hans U. Schulz+3 more
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Absent right superior vena cava and persistent left superior vena cava: An incidental finding [PDF]
A patient with Marfan syndrome undergoing Bentall operation was found to have an absent right superior vena cava and persistent left superior vena cava. The dilation of coronary sinus raised the suspicion of persistent left superior vena cava.
Swati Joshi, Ajmer Singh
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Multiple accessory pathways coexisting with a persistent left superior vena cava: a case report [PDF]
Background Wolff–Parkinson–White syndrome is characterized by a short PR interval (delta-wave), long QRS complex, and the appearance of paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia.
Tetsuya Uemura+10 more
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Persistent Left Superior Vena Cava
Abstract This is a case report of an incidental diagnosis of persistent left superior vena cava (PLSVC). The diagnosis was suspected after a peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) was placed and a postinsertion chest radiograph was conducted. PLSVC is a vascular anomaly that is usually diagnosed as an incidental finding.
Vicki L. Mabry+2 more
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Persistent left superior vena cava: Case report [PDF]
Persistent left superior vena cava (PLSVC) is a rare anomaly of the systemic venous circulation. We report the case of a 22-year-old female that had history of multiple repair surgeries for her esophageal atresia, as well as a right lobectomy for ...
Khadija Laasri, MD+12 more
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Direct Anastomosis of Persistent Left Superior Vena Cava to Right Superior Vena Cava in a Pediatric Patient with Tetralogy of Fallot: an Alternative Technique [PDF]
The presence of persistent left superior vena cava to the left atrium connection without an innominate vein may give rise to technical challenges during intracardiac repair.
Mustafa Yilmaz, Atakan Atalay
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Pediatric Left Posteroseptal Accessory Pathway Ablation from Giant Coronary Sinus with Persistent Left Superior Cava [PDF]
We report a pediatric patient with persistent left superior vena cava and a D-transposition of great arteries, which is an uncommon relation. It is crucial to know the anatomy of the persistent left superior vena cava and the dilated coronary sinus to ...
José Cruzalegui+5 more
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Case report: Thoracoscopic ablation for a patient with atrial fibrillation and persistent left superior vena cava [PDF]
Persistent left superior vena cava (PLSVC) is a relatively rare congenital anomaly in the general population. It plays an important role in initiating and maintaining atrial fibrillation (AF) in some patients.
Haozhong Liu+15 more
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