Ces radiol. 2009, 63(2):129-132
Persistent left superior vena cava - possible source of the paradoxical embolizationCase report
- 1 Radiologická klinika FN Olomouc
- 2 I. interní klinika FN Olomouc
- 3 Radiodiagnostické oddělení VN Olomouc
The most frequent thoracic venous congenital anomaly is persistent left superior vena cava. Its rare drainage (connection) into the left atrium or into the left upper pulmonary vein can be pathway for paradoxical embolization. In case report there are described examinations and successful endovascular closure of persistent left superior vena cava in patient in whom two transient ischemic attacks were signs of paradoxical embolization through this pathway.
Keywords: embolization, superior vena cava, venous anomaly
Accepted: April 15, 2009; Published: June 1, 2009 Show citation
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