Multidetector computed tomography findings of persistent left superior vena cava: a report of five cases

Persistent left superior vena cava is the most common variation of the anomalous venous return to the heart. It may coexist with the right superior vena cava but may also appear on its own. In addition, persistent left superior vena cava is usually asymptomatic and is discovered incidentally. When present, this condition could complicate intravascular procedures or cardiac surgery. Herein, is a report of the multidetector computed tomography findings of five cases with persistent left superior vena cava.

Persistan sol vena kava süperiorun çok kesitli bilgisayarlý tomografi bulgularý: Beþ olgunun sunumu

Persistan sol vena kava süperior kalbe venöz dönüþ anomalilerinin en sýk formudur. Sað vena kava süperior varken persistan sol süperior vena kava görülebileceði gibi, sað olmadan da olabilir. Genellikle bulgu vermez ve kardiyak giriþimsel ve cerrahi iþlemler sonrasýnda rastlantýsal olarak taný alýr. Bu olgu sunumunda persistan sol vena kava süperior saptanan beþ olgunun çok kesitli bilgisayarlý tomografi bulgularýný sunmayý amaçladýk.