title: [Duplication of the vena cava].
abstract: Bilateral superior vena cava is a congenital anomaly of which the anaesthesiologist and intensivist should be aware in order to not mistake catheters placed in the left superior vena cava as being malpositioned outside of the venous circulation. These malpositions generally require catheter removal and reinsertion. This anomaly although rare is not-so-unusual. It is generally well tolerated.
authors.affiliation: Service d'Anesthésie-Réanimation, Hôtel-Dieu de France, Beyrouth, Liban.
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Yazbeck
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Yazigi
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Nasser
authors.forename: M C
authors.initials: MC
authors.lastname: Antakly
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D002405:Catheterization, Central Venous; D003951:Diagnostic Errors; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D013902:Radiography, Thoracic; D014683:Vena Cava, Superior / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging
vernacular_title: Duplication de la veine cave.