vena

[ve´nah] (pl. ve´nae) (L.)

vein (see also Appendix 2-6).

vena ca´va the inferior vena cava and superior vena cava considered as a unit. See Appendix 2-6.

inferior vena cava the venous trunk for the lower extremities and the pelvic and abdominal viscera; it empties into the right atrium of the heart. See Appendix 2-6.

superior vena cava the venous trunk draining blood from the head, neck, upper extremities, and chest; it empties into the right atrium of the heart. See Appendix 2-6.

su·pe·ri·or ve·na ca·va

(sŭ-pēr'ē-ŏr vē'nă kā'vă)

Returns blood from the head and neck, upper limbs, and thorax to the posterosuperior aspect of the right atrium; formed in the superior mediastinum by union of the two brachiocephalic veins.
Synonym(s): vena cava superior [TA] , precava.

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superior vena cava

The final venous channel that returns blood from the head, shoulders, upper limbs and thoracic structures other than the lungs to the upper chamber (atrium) of the right side of the heart.

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Superior vena cava

The major vein that carries blood from the upper body to the heart.

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References in periodicals archive

Prenatal diagnosis of absent right and persistent left superior vena cava. Prenat Diagn 2006;26:700-2.

Prenatal diagnosis of persistent left superior vena cava: a retrospective study of associated congenital anomalies/Persistan sol superior vena kavanin prenatal tanisi: Iliskili yapisal anomalilerin retrospektif degerlendirmesi

Case 74: right-sided superior vena cava draining into left atrium in a patient with persistent left-sided superior vena cava.

Persistent left superior vena cava: A disconcerting finding for interventionist

Successful implantation of a biventricular pacing and defibrillator device via a persistent left superior vena cava. Vojnosanitetski pregled, 2013; 70(12): 1162-4.

Persistent Left Superior Vena Cava and Left Sided Inferior Vena Cava Coincidance with Coronary Sinus Aneurysm: A Surprise on Transient Cardiac Pacemaker Implantation

If patients with superior vena cava syndrome were included in the study, in particular, the bleeding rate would have been higher.

Are Downhill Varices an Overlooked Entity of Upper Gastrointestinal Bleedings?

Frober, "Persistent left superior vena cava and central venous catheter position: clinical impact illustrated by four cases," Surgical and Radiologic Anatomy, vol.

Misplacement of a Port Catheter: A Differentiated View

The goiter extended to the bifurcation of the trachea on the dorsal side of the superior vena cava, the innominate vein, the aortic arch, and the ventral side of the trachea.

A Large Substernal Goiter that Extended to Both Sides of the Thorax

There was no extrinsic compression of the superior vena cava and there was suggestion of thrombotic obstruction of SVC.

SUPERIOR VENA CAVAL OBSTRUCTION AFTER PACEMAKER IMPLANTATION

Kim, "Review of evolving etiologies, implications and treatment strategies for the superior vena cava syndrome," SpringerPlus, vol.

Unusual Case of Superior Vena Cava Syndrome Caused by Intravascular Thyroid Metastasis

Superior vena cava syndrome (SVCS) is reported to develop in only 2 to 4% of cases of pulmonary non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) [2].

Primary Pulmonary Lymphoma Presenting with Superior Vena Cava Syndrome in a Young Female

Chylothorax has been identified as a complication of thrombosis of the superior vena cava in experimental studies and by clinical observation.

A case of bilateral chylothorax owing to bilateral subclavian vein thrombosis

* Superior vena cava (SVC) syndrome usually occurs in the advanced stage of bronchogenic carcinoma, with the clinical presentation being slowly progressive due to a gradually increasing pressure effect by the mass on the SVC.

Superior vena cava syndrome due to thrombosis: a rare paraneoplastic presentation of bronchogenic carcinoma

The topics include visceral de-branching with repair of descending thoracic and visceral aortic aneurysm, treatment of superior vena cava syndrome and central stenosis, lower extremity permanent hemodialysis access placement, digital and metatarsal amputations of the forefoot, and hip disarticulation.

Vascular Surgery: Hybrid, Venous, Dialysis Access, Thoracic Outlet, and Lower Extremity Procedures (online access included)