Abstract
A report of a patient with an azygos lobe and an associated anomalous azygos vein covering the upper thoracic sympathetic chain. This anomaly poses a significant risk during the procedure of endoscopic thoracic sympathectomy. A chest X-ray is useful in detecting this anomaly and alerting the surgeon to potential problems.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 578-579 |
| Number of pages | 2 |
| Journal | Australian and New Zealand Journal of Surgery |
| Volume | 67 |
| Issue number | 8 |
| Publication status | Published - 1997 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Azygos vein
- Endoscopic sympathectomy