CT Features of Interrupted Inferior Vena Cava With Azygous Continuation

Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Saint Etienne15 enrolled

Overview

Inferior vena cava (IVC) is the largest vein is the body, draining blood from the abdomen, pelvis and lower extremities. IVC anomalies can be congenital or acquired. The origins of these anomalies are not entirely clear, and their incidence is uncertain. Imaging plays a pivotal role in diagnosis to prevent misinterpretation. CT scan is a quick, available, and suitable imaging modality in emergency setting. The aim of this retrospective monocentric study was of describe CT features of interrupted suprarenal inferior vena cava with azygous continuation.

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Enrollment

Conditions

Anatomical Variant of the Inferior Vena Cava

Interventions

Describe the anatomy of the IVC in the case of an anatomical variantOTHER

Evaluated technique by collecting data from the medical record.

Eligibility

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Describe CT features of interrupted suprarenal inferior vena cava with azygous continuation

The number of infrarenal inferior vena cava was recorded for each patient.

Time frame: Day : 1