The inferior vena cava (also known as IVC or the posterior vena cava) is a large vein that carries oxygen-depleted blood from the torso and lower body to the right side of the heart. From there the ...

This had resulted in an injury to the innominate artery and the origin of the right common carotid artery, with shunting to the brachiocephalic vein. This was managed endovascularly by stenting of ...

This showed extravasation around the innominate artery with rapid filling of the brachiocephalic vein. On selective angiography, the arterial lesion appeared to be located at the level of the ...