Duplication of the Inferior Vena Cava in a Patient Presenting for IVC Filter Placement

Given the complex embryogenesis of the inferior vena cava (IVC), anatomic variations are commonly encountered. Duplication of the IVC occurs in up to 2.8% of the population. Though asymptomatic, a duplicated IVC has important clinical implications when attempting caval filtration. We present the cas...

Ausführliche Beschreibung

Gespeichert in:

Bibliographische Detailangaben
Veröffentlicht in:	The journal of vascular access 2010-04, Vol.11 (2), p.162-164
Hauptverfasser:	Cheng, Danny, Zangan, Steven M.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Activated Protein C Resistance - blood Activated Protein C Resistance - genetics Activated Protein C Resistance - therapy Anticoagulants - administration & dosage Factor V - genetics Humans Laminectomy - adverse effects Male Middle Aged Phlebography - methods Protein C Deficiency - blood Protein C Deficiency - complications Protein C Deficiency - therapy Tomography, X-Ray Computed Treatment Outcome Vena Cava Filters Vena Cava, Inferior - abnormalities Vena Cava, Inferior - diagnostic imaging Venous Thrombosis - blood Venous Thrombosis - etiology Venous Thrombosis - prevention & control Warfarin - administration & dosage
Online-Zugang:	Volltext
Tags:	Tag hinzufügen Keine Tags, Fügen Sie den ersten Tag hinzu!

Beschreibung
Zusammenfassung:	Given the complex embryogenesis of the inferior vena cava (IVC), anatomic variations are commonly encountered. Duplication of the IVC occurs in up to 2.8% of the population. Though asymptomatic, a duplicated IVC has important clinical implications when attempting caval filtration. We present the case of a 45- year-old male with factor V leiden and protein C deficiency, who required cessation of warfarin anticoagulation in preparation for cervical laminectomy. The patient had a duplicated IVC and required placement of a caval filter in each IVC.
ISSN:	1129-7298 1724-6032
DOI:	10.1177/112972981001100215