A very rare anatomic variation of the left brachiocephalic vein: left retro-aortic brachiocephalic vein with tetralogy of Fallot.
Surg Radiol Anat
; 25(2): 158-60, 2003 May.
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ABSTRACT
An anomalous course of the left brachiocephalic vein behind the aortic arch was identified in a patient with tetralogy of Fallot. A 6-year-old male patient had been admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of tetralogy of Fallot and patent foramen ovale. At the beginning of the operation the left brachiocephalic vein could not be found. The pericardium was opened longitudinally and there was no persistent left superior vena cava. After careful examination, the left brachiocephalic vein was found behind the aorta. Especially during open heart surgery this pathology is very important. We conclude that when the left brachiocephalic vein can not be found, the possibility of persistent left superior vena cava and retro-aortic left brachiocephalic vein should be borne in mind.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Venas Braquiocefálicas
Tipo de estudio:
Prognostic_studies
Límite:
Child
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Humans
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Male
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Surg Radiol Anat
Asunto de la revista:
ANATOMIA
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RADIOLOGIA
Año:
2003
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Turquía
Pais de publicación:
ALEMANHA
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ALEMANIA
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DE
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DEUSTCHLAND
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GERMANY