| Anomalous azygos vein: a potential danger during endoscopic thoracic sympathectomy. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 9287933 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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A report of a patient with an azygos lobe and an associated anomalous azygos vein covering the upper thoracic sympathetic chain. This anomaly poses a significant risk during the procedure of endoscopic thoracic sympathectomy. A chest X-ray is useful in detecting this anomaly and alerting the surgeon to potential problems. |
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Authors:
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K Sieunarine; J May; G H White; J P Harris |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: The Australian and New Zealand journal of surgery Volume: 67 ISSN: 0004-8682 ISO Abbreviation: Aust N Z J Surg Publication Date: 1997 Aug |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1997-09-25 Completed Date: 1997-09-25 Revised Date: 2004-11-17 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0373115 Medline TA: Aust N Z J Surg Country: AUSTRALIA |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 578-9 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Vascular Surgery, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Camperdown, Australia. |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Adolescent Azygos Vein / abnormalities* Endoscopy* Female Humans Radiography, Thoracic Risk Sympathectomy / methods* Thoracoscopy |
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