Congenital anomalies of the IVC-embryological perspective and clinical relevance

With the increased use of cross-sectional imaging, systemic venous anomalies are more frequently being recognized in asymptomatic patients. Accurate characterization of systemic venous anomalies plays a major role in the appropriate selection of a surgical approach or interventional procedure. In th...

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Published inCardiovascular diagnosis and therapy Vol. 6; no. 6; pp. 482 - 492
Main Authors Ghandour, Abed, Partovi, Sasan, Karuppasamy, Karunakaravel, Rajiah, Prabhakar
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published China (Republic : 1949- ) AME Publishing Company 01.12.2016
Subjects
Review
embryology
anomalies
Inferior vena cava (IVC)
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Summary:With the increased use of cross-sectional imaging, systemic venous anomalies are more frequently being recognized in asymptomatic patients. Accurate characterization of systemic venous anomalies plays a major role in the appropriate selection of a surgical approach or interventional procedure. In this article, we review common and uncommon inferior vena cava (IVC) anomalies. We describe the embryological basis and clinical implications of these anomalies, particularly from an interventional radiology perspective. We also discuss the complications and treatments of these anomalies.
Bibliography:Contributions: (I) Conception and design: A Ghandour, P Rajiah; (II) Administrative support: All authors; (III) Provision of study materials or patients: All authors; (IV) Collection and assembly of data: A Ghandour, K Karuppasamy, P Rajiah; (V) Data analysis and interpretation: A Ghandour, K Karuppasamy, P Rajiah; (VI) Manuscript writing: All authors; (VII) Final approval of manuscript: All authors.
ISSN:2223-3652
2223-3660
DOI:10.21037/cdt.2016.11.18