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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