Journal Ho Chi Minh Medical  2003;7(1):37-45

The azygos venous system in 50 specimens

Duong Van Hai

Keywords

azygos venous

Country

Viet Nam

Language

Vietnamese

Abstract

Study on 50 specimens of azygos venous system (Vietnamese cadavers) included 47 male, 3 female, aged 30-65 from 1998-2000 and clinical research in portal hypertension syndrome. Patterns, diameters, sub-diaphragmatic origins of the azygos system of vein were observed. The retroaortic anastomoses, connections to brachicephalic veins, esophageal veins also were noted. Discussing some hemodynamic patterns based on morphologic aspect and the future trend of study