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Inferior Vena Cava: Embryology and Anomalies

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Aortic Aneurysms

Part of the book series: Contemporary Cardiology ((CONCARD))

Abstract

Reconstruction of the abdominal aorta and its visceral branches is one of the most common operations performed by practicing vascular surgeons. These procedures can be challenging depending on the patient anatomy and the state of the aorta. In cases of aneurysm rupture, time is of the essence; there is very little margin for error. An intimate knowledge of the anatomy of the caval venous system and its tributaries, including familiarity with developmental anomalies, is critical to safe, rapid, and precise anatomical dissection.

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  1. Department of Surgery, Section of Vascular Surgery, University of Michigan Health System, Ann Arbor, MI

    Brian Knipp & Thomas Wakefield

  2. Department of Radiology, University of Michigan Health System, Ann Arbor, MI

    Paul Knechtges

  3. Department of Anatomical Sciences and Medical Education, University of Michigan Health System, Ann Arbor, MI

    Thomas Gest

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Knipp, B., Knechtges, P., Gest, T., Wakefield, T. (2009). Inferior Vena Cava: Embryology and Anomalies. In: Upchurch, G.R., Criado, E. (eds) Aortic Aneurysms. Contemporary Cardiology. Humana Press. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-60327-204-9_20

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