[The azygos vein lobe and its clinical significance (author's transl)].
The incidence and development on the azygos vein lobe are reviewed briefly. Examination of 10 000 radiographs of normal people showed that it occurred in 0,7% of cases. The clinical significance of the azygos vein lobe is discussed. In particular it may important in evaluating post-operative radiographs of patients in intensive care.
D001401:Azygos Vein / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008168:Lung / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography
Der Lobus venae azygos und seine klinische Bedeutung.