CT Demonstration of the Extracardiac Anastomoses of the Coronary Veins in Superior Vena Cava or Left Brachiocephalic Vein Obstruction
Korean Journal of Radiology
; : 132-137, 2013.
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ABSTRACT
CT scans in four cases of chronic superior vena cava or left brachiocephalic vein obstruction demonstrate a systemic-to-cardiac collateral venous pathway through anastomoses between the pericardial branches of systemic veins and the presumed adventitial veins of the ascending aorta and pulmonary trunk. These adventitial veins then drain into tributaries of the anterior cardiac veins or ventricular coronary veins.
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Main subject:
Superior Vena Cava Syndrome
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Tomography, X-Ray Computed
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Brachiocephalic Veins
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Collateral Circulation
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Contrast Media
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Coronary Vessel Anomalies
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Aged
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Humans
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Male
Language:
En
Journal:
Korean Journal of Radiology
Year:
2013
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Article