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CT visualization of posterior vertebral veins: A sign of vena caval obstruction

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In computerized tomography of the chest and abdomen in children, visualization of veins in the paravertebral musculature is indicative of superior inferior vena caval obstruction. This collateral circulation, while not a constant feature of vena caval obstruction, is not seen in normal children.

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  1. Department of Radiology, Childrens Hospital of Los Angeles and University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California, USA

    L. Vachon & V. Gilsanz

  2. Department of Pediatric Radiology, Pediatric Pavilion LAC/USC Medical Center, Rm. 1E4, 1129 North State Street, 90033, Los Angeles, CA, USA

    L. Vachon

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Vachon, L., Gilsanz, V. CT visualization of posterior vertebral veins: A sign of vena caval obstruction. Pediatr Radiol 16, 197–199 (1986). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02456286

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