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Vena cava anomalies in thoracic surgery
- Source :
- Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Vol 13, Iss 1, Pp 1-5 (2018)
- Publication Year :
- 2018
- Publisher :
- BMC, 2018.
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Abstract
- Abstract Background Vena cava anomalies are a rare group of anatomical variations due to an incorrect development of the superior or inferior vena cava during fetal life. They generally show no clinical relevance and the diagnosis is done due to the association with congenital heart diseases in most of cases. However, preoperative identification of these anomalies is mandatory for surgeons to proper surgical planning. If not recognized, lethal complications may occur, as already reported in literature. Case presentation We report a case series of three different unidentified vena cava anomalies in patients undergoing lung resection. These unrecognized anomalies led to minor complications in two cases and required an accurate intraoperative evaluation in another. A careful retrospective evaluation of preoperative radiological images showed the anomalies. Conclusions A careful evaluation of the vena cava anatomy at pre-operative imaging is mandatory for thoracic surgeons to properly plan the surgery and avoid complications.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 17498090
- Volume :
- 13
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- Directory of Open Access Journals
- Journal :
- Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- edsdoj.f3271041f5c3457ab709b942f254073d
- Document Type :
- article
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s13019-018-0704-y