Multimodal imaging of persistent left superior vena cava – case report [PDF]
, 2019 The persistent left superior vena cava is a rare vein anomaly and is encountered in 0.3-0.5% of the population, however, as these anomalies are usually asymptomatic, the prevalence is often underestimated1.
Raljević, Damir +7 more
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, 2022 Performing peripherally inserted central catheters for children with bilateral bidirectional Glenn shunt, Fontan circulation, and persistent left superior vena cava differs from those with normal central venous anatomy.
Huyen Thanh Ngo +11 more
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The role of cardiopulmonary bypass in the management of retrohepatic vena cava injury - A case report and review of the literature [PDF]
, 2014 Injuries to the retrohepatic vena cava are extremely rare and are associated with an operative mortality of up to 50% even in high volume trauma centres.
Wilson, Colin H. +3 more
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Audit of abdominal vena cava injuries in an urban truama centre [PDF]
, 2013 Includes bibliographical references.The aim of this thesis is to present the surgical management of injuries to the abdominal vena cava (AVC) and to identify clinical and physiological factors and management strategies that affect ...
Hampton, Mark Ian
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Persistent Left Superior Vena Cava with Absent Right Superior Vena Cava
Methodist DeBakey Cardiovascular Journal, 2018 Persistent left superior vena cava (PLSVC) is the most common congenital abnormality of the thoracic systemic venous drainage; in fact, cardiology fellows in training are often quizzed on this when a dilated coronary sinus is noted on an echocardiogram.
Yagnesh, Patel, Rajiv, Gupta
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Accidental Diagnosis of Isolated Persistent Left Superior Vena Cava After an Elective Central Venous Access Procedure for Chronic Hemodialysis: Clinical Implications and Precautions From a Case Report [PDF]
, 2023 Persistent left superior vena cava (PLSVC) is the most frequent thoracic venous anatomical variant in the general population. Isolated PLSVC, without formation of the right superior vena cava, is described in 10% of cases of PLSVC only.
Adriana Silva +9 more
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The Cardiothoracic Surgeon, 2022 Background Persistent left superior vena cava is a well-recognized thoracic venous abnormality, most of which do not present with any symptoms. Its opening into the left atrium is uncommonly encountered and, if present, is noted to be associated with ...
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Successful implantation of a permanent pacemaker through a persistent left superior vena cava by using a right subclavian approach [PDF]
Vojnosanitetski Pregled, 2011 Introduction. Persistent left superior vena cava, a rare congenital abnormality, can complicate placement of pacemaker leads through the subclavian vein. A left-sided approach is usually preferable in such cases. Case report.
Jović Zoran +6 more
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Persistent left superior vena cava: Case report
Radiology Case Reports, 2023 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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Challenging pacemaker implantation: persistent left superior vena cava with absent right superior vena cava [PDF]
, 2008 A persistent left superior vena cava (PLSVC) in combination with an absent right superior vena cava (RSVC) is a rare congenital cardiovascular abnormality which is usually found by chance during pacemaker (PM) implantation.
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