Double inferior vena cava, an uncommon but relevant anatomical anomaly in surgery for lower rectal cancer: a report of two cases
Abstract Background Double inferior vena cava (DIVC) is rare and usually detected incidentally. DIVC may be associated with several anatomical variants of the retroperitoneal and pelvic veins. These variants can pose a clinical problem during colorectal surgery. We present two patients with lower re...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Japan Surgical Society
2023-09-01
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Series: | Surgical Case Reports |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s40792-023-01738-0 |
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