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Rare variation of the right internal jugular vein: a case study
Camila Gomes de Souza1, Lucas Piraciaba Cassiano Dias1, Rafael Vargas1
1Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro - UFRJ, Departamento de Medicina, Macaé, RJ, Brasil.
Insights
A rare anatomical variation of the right internal jugular vein (IJV) was discovered. This unique tributary, emerging from the cervical vertebrae, offers crucial insights for surgical safety and preventing complications.
Area of Science:
- Anatomy
- Vascular Anatomy
- Surgical Anatomy
Background:
- The internal jugular vein (IJV) is a critical anatomical structure.
- Variations in venous anatomy can impact surgical procedures.
- Routine anatomical dissections are essential for identifying such variations.
Abstract:
This study reports on a rare variation of the right internal jugular vein (IJV) identified during routine anatomic dissection of a male cadaver. The right IJV had a tributary located parallel and medially to the IJV itself. This branch of the IJV emerged between the transverse processes of the 3rd and 4th cervical vertebrae and drained into the junction between the right internal jugular and brachiocephalic veins. The present study described a rare branch of the right IJV, which is important knowledge for surgeons, in order to prevent accidental injury and bleeding during surgical procedures.
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