Paradoxical emboli from left superior vena cava causing recurrent brain abscess.
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چکیده
Persistent left superior vena cava is a rare but well-recognised condition. We describe a case of persistent left superior vena cava draining directly into the left atrium, with a fixed anatomical right-to-left shunt and paradoxical embolic events causing recurrent brain abscess. Surgical ligation was curative.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Singapore medical journal
دوره 53 1 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2012