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Area of Science:

  • Anatomy
  • Radiology
  • Thoracic Surgery

Background:

  • Pulmonary vein variations are uncommon but clinically significant.
  • The right top pulmonary vein (RTPV) is a rare variant.
  • Accurate identification of venous anatomy is vital for patient care.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the incidence and anatomical characteristics of the right top pulmonary vein (RTPV).
  • To evaluate the utility of 64-section multidetector computed tomography (MDCT) in visualizing this rare variant.
  • To highlight the clinical implications of RTPV in diagnostic and surgical contexts.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of 610 patients' MDCT scans (thoracic or cardiac pathology).
  • Analysis of transverse and 3D images to identify and document RTPV.
  • Calculation of RTPV frequency and measurement of its diameter.

Main Results:

  • The right top pulmonary vein (RTPV) was detected in 2.2% of patients (14/610).
  • RTPV originates from the left atrium's roof, distinct from the right superior pulmonary vein.
  • It drains the right upper lobe's posterior segment and contributes to the right lower lobe's superior segment.

Conclusions:

  • RTPV represents a rare variation in pulmonary venous drainage.
  • Knowledge of RTPV anatomy aids in preventing misinterpretation of venographic findings.
  • Awareness of RTPV is essential to avoid pulmonary vein ablation errors and perioperative bleeding during thoracic surgery.