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Absent right superior vena cava.

R Boyes, V K Puri

    Intensive Care Medicine
    |January 1, 1984
    PubMed
    Summary
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    A persistent left superior vena cava with absent right superior vena cava was incidentally found during pulmonary artery catheterization. This anomaly, though rare, highlights potential venous anomalies during invasive monitoring.

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    Area of Science:

    • Cardiology
    • Radiology
    • Anatomy

    Background:

    • Invasive hemodynamic monitoring, including pulmonary artery catheterization, is a common critical care procedure.
    • The Swan-Ganz catheter, inserted using pressure monitoring, has a low complication rate.
    • Anomalous venous pathways can lead to catheter misplacement.

    Observation:

    • A patient undergoing pulmonary artery catheterization on two occasions serendipitously revealed a persistent left superior vena cava.
    • Subsequent venogram and nuclear scan confirmed the absence of the right superior vena cava.
    • The patient presented with rhythm disturbances, but no intracardiac defects.

    Findings:

    • The case demonstrates a rare congenital anomaly: a persistent left superior vena cava with a complete absence of the right superior vena cava.

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  • Pulmonary artery catheter insertion successfully identified this anomaly, showcasing its utility in diagnosing venous variations.
  • The anomaly was associated with cardiac rhythm disturbances, as expected, but not intracardiac defects.

    • Implications:

    • This case underscores the importance of recognizing rare congenital venous anomalies during routine invasive procedures.
    • Awareness of such anomalies can prevent misinterpretation of diagnostic data and potential complications from catheter misplacement.
    • Further investigation into the prevalence and clinical significance of persistent left superior vena cava in critical care settings is warranted.