[Duplication of the inferior vena cava: anatomical dissection and clinical implications].
The duplication of the inferior vena cava is often incidentally discovered during radiological studies. The presence of this anomaly can be mistaken for retroperitoneal adenopathy. Its knowledge allows to avoid hemorrhagic complications during retroperitoneal surgery. An anatomical dissection of a duplication of the inferior vena cava is presented. Embryogenesis and variations are described. Radiological and clinical implications are discussed.
Peltier
J
J
Laboratoire d'Anatomie et Organogenèse, Rue des Louvels, Faculté de Médecine, Université de Picardie Jules Verne, 80036 Amiens. jojo.peltier@caramail.com
Claeys
M
M
Remond
A
A
Destrieux
C
C
Desme
J
J
Velut
S
S
Le Gars
D
D
D001012:Aorta, Abdominal / Q000002:abnormalities / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000601:surgery; D004210:Dissection / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D007083:Iliac Artery / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D007091:Image Processing, Computer-Assisted; D014682:Vena Cava, Inferior / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000033:anatomy & histology*