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The sizes of internal jugular veins in Turkish children aged between 7 and 12 years

Ilhami Yildirim1, Mürvet Yüksel, Nazan Okur

  • 1Department of Otorhinolaryngology, School of Medicine, Kahramanmaras Sutcu Imam University, 46050 Kahramanmaras, Turkey. yil2003il@yahoo.co.uk

International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology
|July 9, 2004
PubMed

Insights

Internal jugular vein (IJV) diameters in Turkish children aged 7-12 showed no age correlation but significantly increased during the Valsalva maneuver. These findings aid in diagnosing vascular pathologies like phlebectasia.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric imaging
  • Vascular anatomy
  • Ultrasonography

Background:

  • Accurate internal jugular vein (IJV) diameter measurements are crucial for diagnosing vascular pathologies like phlebectasia.
  • Limited data exists on IJV diameters in pediatric populations, particularly in Turkish children.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine internal jugular vein (IJV) diameters in Turkish children aged 7-12 years.
  • To investigate the relationship between IJV diameters and age.
  • To assess the impact of the Valsalva maneuver on IJV diameters.

Main Methods:

  • Ultrasonography was used to measure antero-posterior and transverse IJV diameters at the cricoid cartilage level in 92 children (7-12 years).
  • Measurements were taken during regular breathing and the Valsalva maneuver.
  • Statistical analyses included paired t-test and unpaired t-test (P < 0.05 significance).

Main Results:

  • Mean transverse IJV diameters during regular breathing were 11.26 mm (right) and 10.01 mm (left).
  • During the Valsalva maneuver, mean transverse diameters increased to 16.28 mm (right) and 13.61 mm (left).
  • Right IJV diameters were larger than left, and Valsalva maneuver significantly increased all measured diameters.

Conclusions:

  • No significant correlation was found between IJV diameters and age groups (7-12 years).
  • The Valsalva maneuver significantly increased IJV diameters.
  • Findings provide valuable anatomical data for diagnosing phlebectasia and guiding medical interventions involving the IJV in children.
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