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Left-sided superior vena cava: diagnosis by magnetic resonance imaging

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We describe a case of left-sided superior vena cava. The diagnosis was suggested by chest radiograph after central venous catheter placement. This was subsequently confirmed by magnetic resonance imaging.

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  1. Service de Réanimation Médicale, Hôpital Salvator, 249 Boulevard de Sainte-Marguerite, BP 51, F-13274 Marseille Cédex 9, France FAX: + 33 (4 ) 9174 5435, , , , , , FR

    A. Boussuges, M. Gainnier, V. Quenee & J.-M. Sainty

  2. Service de Cardiologie, Hôpital de la Timone, 254 Rue Saint Pierre, F-13385 Marseille Cédex 5, France, , , , , , FR

    P. Ambrosi

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Received: 4 March 1997 Accepted: 21 March 1997

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Boussuges, A., Ambrosi, P., Gainnier, M. et al. Left-sided superior vena cava: diagnosis by magnetic resonance imaging. Intensive Care Med 23, 702–703 (1997). https://doi.org/10.1007/s001340050397

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