The azygos vein pathway: an overview from anatomical variations to pathological changes
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The azygos vein pathway: an overview from anatomical variations to pathological changes
The azygos venous system represents an accessory venous pathway supplying an important collateral circulation between the superior and inferior vena cava. The aim of this article is to revise the wide spectrum of changes ranging from normal to pathological conditions involving the azygos system. Teaching points • The azygos vein is a collateral venous pathway, becoming a vital shunt if major pa...
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عنوان ژورنال: Insights into Imaging
سال: 2014
ISSN: 1869-4101
DOI: 10.1007/s13244-014-0351-3