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Preureteric vena cava

Urology, 1977
Preureteric vena cava is a rare congenital anomaly usually presenting clinically with hydronephrosis and an "S or fishhook" deformity of the ureter at the third or fourth lumbar vertebrae. Unusual presentations do occur and can lead to misdiagnoses. Herein such a case originally diagnosed as a ureteropelvic junction obstruction is presented and the ...
A.T. Cole, W. Seery, S. Morganstern
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Vena Cava Interruption

Critical Care Clinics, 2011
Anticoagulation has been proven to be effective in preventing and treating deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolus. However, many critically ill patients are unable to receive anticoagulation or suffer recurrent venous thromboembolism despite adequate treatment. This article examines the use of vena cava filters in the critically ill.
Lindsay M. Fairfax   +2 more
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Ultrasonographic examination of the venae cavae

Intensive Care Medicine, 2006
There are two venae cavae in humans. The superior vena cava (SVC) comprises the connection of the left and right brachiocephalic veins and ends on the top of the right atrium, after entering the pericardium. The inferior vena cava (IVC) comprises the connection of the left and right iliac veins and ends on the floor of right atrium, after crossing the ...
Antoine Vieillard-Baron   +1 more
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Superior Vena Cava Syndrome

Emergency Medicine Clinics of North America, 2009
Superior vena cava syndrome is a common complication of malignancy. The epidemiology, presentation, and diagnostic evaluation of patients presenting with the syndrome are reviewed. Management options including chemotherapy and radiation therapy and the role of endovascular stents are discussed along with the evidence for each of the therapeutic options.
Andrea Bezjak   +2 more
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Leiomyosarcoma of the inferior vena cava

Journal of Surgical Oncology, 2014
International ...
Sulpice Laurent   +6 more
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Vena-cava-Filter

2018
Zur Implantation von Vena-cava-Filtern liegen nur sehr wenige randomisierte Studien vor, die Datenlage fur eine Indikationsempfehlung ist mangelhaft. Wahrend in den USA in Feldstudien zum Teil sehr hohe Implantationsraten berichtet werden – mit regional auserst unterschiedlicher Verteilung – empfiehlt die deutsche Leitlinie groste Zuruckhaltung.
E. Sebastian Debus   +1 more
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Leiomyosarcoma of the Inferior Vena Cava

Journal of Urology, 1982
AbstractA case of leiomyosarcoma of the inferior vena cava of a 46‐year‐old man is presented, and review of 51 cases of this type of malignant tumor is made. The biological behavior of this tumor and various treatment modalities are discussed.
Jashbhai K. Patel   +2 more
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Vena-cava-Filter

Der Radiologe, 2007
Fulminant pulmonary embolism is one of the major causes of death in the Western World. In most cases, deep leg and pelvic venous thrombosis are the cause. If an anticoagulant/thrombotic therapy is no longer possible or ineffective, a vena cava filter implant may be indicated if an embolism is threatening. Implantation of the filter is a simple and safe
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