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Diagnosis of Persistent Left Superior Vena Cava by Transesophageal Echocardiography During Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Persistent left superior vena cava (PLSVC), although rare, is the most common thoracic venous anomaly, with a reported incidence of 0.3% to 0.5% in the general population and 12% in patients with known congenital heart disease.1 A PLSVC arises when the left anterior cardinal vein in embryonic circulation fails to regress.2 Most commonly, the left superior vena cava (SVC) drains into the right atrium (RA) through the coronary sinus (CS).

Source: CASE

DOI: 10.1016/j.case.2024.11.007

Authors: Christina Moore, Joseph Lamelas, Pankaj Jain

Institutions: University of Miami, University of Miami Health System

Language: English

Topic: Vascular anomalies and interventions

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $950