International Journal of Contemporary Surgery
Year : 2013, Volume : 1, Issue : 2
First page : ( 93) Last page : ( 95)
Print ISSN : 2320-9615. Online ISSN : 2321-1024.
Article DOI : 10.5958/j.2321-1024.1.2.038

Anatomical Variation in Inferior Vena Cava- A Case Report and Review

Chaudhary Shalini¹,  Sarvesh²

¹Assistant Professor, Department of Anatomy, B.P.S. Govt. Medical College for women, Khanpur Kalan, Sonepat, Haryana

²Senior Resident, Department of Anaesthesia, B.P.S. Govt. Medical College for women, Khanpur Kalan, Sonepat, Haryana

Online published on 7 October, 2013.

Abstract

We highlight the case of a double Inferior Vena Cava (IVC) encountered in a routine dissection of a 46 year old male cadaver. We outline gross anatomical details, summarize the embryological development of IVC and present the case as a reminder of this rare anatomical variation, as in such cases, pre-operative abdominal cross sectional imaging kis usually not available;hence the operating surgeon needs to rely on vigilance and awareness of other potential anatomical variations that are associated with the condition.

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