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Structure of internal thoracic vein

Known as: Vena thoracica interna, Internal Thoracic Vein, Set of internal thoracic veins 
Two veins running parallel to their corresponding internal mammary arteries that unite forming one vessel. These veins drain the chest wall into the… 
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Pericardiacophrenic veinStructure of brachiocephalic veinVascular SystemVena comitantes of internal thoracic artery

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Right internal thoracic vein

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2015
2015
Accidental placement of central venous catheter tip into internal mammary vein
Sir, Central venous catheter (CVC) plays an important role in the management of critically ill patients in terms of central… 
2010
2010
The retrograde limb of the internal mammary vein in the swine model: a sufficient outflow option in free tissue transfer.
Review
2008
Review
2008
[Serious mechanical complications associated with pulmonary artery catheters in cardiovascular and thoracic surgery].
OBJECTIVE Although the use of pulmonary artery catheters (PACs) in managing critical patients is a subject of debate, they… 
2004
2004
Changes in sternal blood flow after different methods of internal thoracic artery harvesting.
OBJECTIVE The study was designed to assess the early changes in sternal perfusion after midline sternotomy and different… 
2003
2003
The anatomical evaluation of internal mammary vessels using sonography and 2-dimensional computed tomography in Asians.
2001
2001
A case with dextrocardia, ventricular septal defect, persistent left superior vena cava and drainage of the great cardiac vein into the left internal thoracic vein
A 17-month-old female patient was operated on for ventricular septal defect and pulmonary stenosis. During the operation several… 
1996
1996
Paraumbilical venous collateral circulations: Color Doppler ultrasound features
Using Color Doppler ultrasonography to trace the dilated paraumbilical vein to its connection with systemic veins in 27 patients… 
1994
1994
Hot Spots on Liver Scans Associated With Superior or Inferior Vena Caval Obstruction
Although hot spots on hepatic scintigrams have been reported in association with superior and inferior vena caval obstruction… 
1988
1988
Inadvertent catheterization of the internal thoracic vein mimicking pulmonary embolism: a case report.
Although aberrant locations are typical complications of central venous catheterization, the right internal thoracic vein… 
1978
1978
Iatrogenic arteriovenous fistula. An unusual complication of indwelling pericardial catheter and intrapericardial steroid instillation for the treatment of uremic pericarditis.
The drainage and instillation of poorly absorbable corticosteroids has recently been suggested as an laternative to the present… 
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