Cadaveric dissection of connection between accessory hemiazygos vein and left brachiocephalic vein

ConclusionIt is important to note the variations of the azygos system to avoid confusion with a potential pathology such as mediastinal masses. Understanding of the rare variant reported here could be useful in the prevention of iatrogenic bleeding from the misplacement of venous catheters and help facilitate radiological diagnosis in the incidence of venous clot formation.

Source: Surgical and Radiologic Anatomy - July 12, 2023 Category: Anatomy Source Type: research