Persistent left superior vena cava detected following central venous catheter placement

Persistent left superior vena cava (PLSVC) is the most common congenital anomaly of the SVC. In most cases, the PLSVC drains via the coronary sinus into the right atrium, but in some cases, it drains into the left atrium instead. This anomaly is of particular importance during central venous cathete...

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Main Authors: Karen Makhoul, Peter Makhoul, Ahmad Zaghal
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2021-11-01
Series:Journal of Pediatric Surgery Case Reports
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S221357662100258X