Journal article
Aortosternal Venous Compression: A Review of Two Cases
Abstract
Aortosternal venous compression (AVC) is a rare venous compression syndrome that involves brachiocephalic venous compression due to its positioning between the sternum and the aorta. One of the features of AVC involves compression of the left innominate vein with variability in luminal caliber on inspiration and expiration. Imaging modalities such as computed tomography (CT) examination can aid in initial diagnosis; however, venography can be …
Authors
Giglio V; Badar Z; Bhogadi Y; Van Adel B; Yip G
Journal
Case Reports in Medicine, Vol. 2022, No. 1,
Publisher
Hindawi
Publication Date
October 5, 2022
DOI
10.1155/2022/4591024
ISSN
1687-9627