M Erdogan

Persistent Left Superior Vena Cava: The Anatomical and Surgical Importance

Issue:

Vol 56, Issue 1 (2007)

Pages:

72–6

Synopsis:

This anatomical variant must be recognized to avoid potential complications when carrying out surgical procedures.

ABSTRACT

Objective: Persistence of the left superior vena cava (PLSVC) is a congenital anomaly resulting from failure of degeneration of the left cardinal vein. The prevalence of this anatomical variant is approximately 0.3% in the general population. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of the persistence of the left superior vena cava in order to avoid potential complications.

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