Duplication of the inferior vena cava in a patient presenting for IVC filter placement
Duplication of the inferior vena cava in a patient presenting for IVC filter placement
J Vasc Access 2010; 11(2): 162 - 164
Authors
Danny Cheng, Steven M. Zangan
Abstract
Given the complex embryogenesis of the inferior vena cava (IVC), anatomic variations are commonly encountered. Duplication of the IVC occurs in up to 2.8% of the population. Though asymptomatic, a duplicated IVC has important clinical implications when attempting caval filtration. We present the case of a 45- year-old male with factor V leiden and protein C deficiency, who required cessation of warfarin anticoagulation in preparation for cervical laminectomy. The patient had a duplicated IVC and required placement of a caval filter in each IVC.
Article History
- • Available online on 16/02/2010
- • Published in print on 23/06/2010
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Authors
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Cheng, Danny [PubMed] [Google Scholar]
Department of Radiology, University of Chicago Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois - USA
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Zangan, Steven M. [PubMed] [Google Scholar]
Department of Radiology, University of Chicago Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois - USA