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case_images: Computed angiopgraphy showing atresia of the inferior vena cava and azygos continuity. (A) Sagital layer, (B-E) horizontal layer at the sites marked in red.
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case_images: F1
case_images: Both iliac veins were found to directly drain into the corresponding paravertebral vein and then merged with the left and right renal veins to form a large azygos vein (Figure 1).
case_images: Intraoperative cannulation. Venous cannulation with a 2-stage cannula into the superior vena cava is shown.
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case_images: F2
case_images: Following median sternotomy and pericardiotomy, cannulation of the ascending aorta as well as the superior vena cava via the right atrium were performed, the latter using a regular two-stage cannula directed cranialwards (Figure 2).