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Superior Intercostal Vein

Either of two veins (left or right) that drain the second, third, and fourth intercostal spaces. The right superior intercostal vein drains into the… 
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2016
2016
A Unique Variation of Azygos System of Veins
Knowledge of variations of azygos and hemiazygos veins is of importance to cardiothoracic surgeons and radiologists during… 
2016
2016
Left Superior Intercostal Vein as the Last Resort for Hemodialysis Vascular Access
We present an unconventional positioning of a central venous catheter for the hemodialysis in a patient without alternative… 
2012
2012
Cannulation of a persistent left superior vena cava or a pericardiophrenic vein?
To the Editor, We read with interest the recently published case report by Schreiber et al., and in our view, the diagnosis of a… 
2011
2011
Suitability of the Pericardiophrenic Veins for Phrenic Nerve Stimulation: An Anatomic Study
Objective:  The objective of this study was to assess the potential of the pericardiophrenic veins (PPVs) as conduits for… 
2011
2011
Malposition of hemodialysis catheter in left superior intercostal vein
Malposition of hemodialysis catheter needs to be identified promptly. Straight descent of left side internal jugular catheter… 
1999
1999
Failure of Left‐Sided Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator Implantation Due to Absence of Left Brachiocephalic Vein
Implantation of an implantable cardioverter defibrillator by the transvenous approach was impossible from the left side in a… 
1996
1996
Partial agenesis of the azygos vein: a case report.
1987
1987
Congenital absence of the azygos vein: a cause for "aortic nipple" enlargement.
The left superior intercostal vein, often referred to as an “aortic nipple,” frequently is visualized along the margin of the… 
1975
1975
[The left superior intercostal vein (author's transl)].
Study on the LSIV has several points of value: It enters into the normal mediastinal outline, forming the aortic "nipple". It may… 
1970
1970
The aortic "nipple". The left superior intercostal vein.
The left superior intercostal vein lies adjacent to the aortic arch and presents radiographically as a small mass or “nipple… 
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