Biometry of the infrarenal inferior vena cava measured by computed tomography

1992 ◽  
Vol 14 (3) ◽  
pp. 265-269 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ph Bonnichon ◽  
F Gaudard ◽  
B Lecam ◽  
J Shilder ◽  
D Pariente ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Computed Tomography ◽  
Inferior Vena Cava ◽  
Inferior Vena ◽  
Vena Cava

The Value of Preprocedure Computed Tomography for Planning Insertion of Inferior Vena Cava Filters

2010 ◽  
Vol 61 (4) ◽  
pp. 223-229 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jeffrey D. Jaskolka ◽  
Rachel P.W. Kwok ◽  
Sara H. Gray ◽  
Hamid R. Mojibian
Keyword(s):  
Computed Tomography ◽  
Inferior Vena Cava ◽  
Renal Vein ◽  
Inferior Vena ◽  
Vena Cava ◽  
Reference Standards ◽  
Ivc Filter ◽  
Renal Veins ◽  
Lumbar Vertebral Body ◽  
The Mean

Purpose To determine if valuable information could be obtained from abdominal computed tomography (CT) performed before insertion of an inferior vena cava (IVC) filter. Materials and Methods A retrospective review was performed on IVC filter insertions with a CT performed before the procedure. Cavagram and CT were compared for renal vein and IVC anatomy, the diameter of the IVC, and the prevalence of iliocaval thrombus. Correlations were assessed among 3 reference standards for measuring the IVC at cavography. Results The mean IVC diameter was 23.0 mm on CT. On cavagram the mean IVC diameter was assessed by using 3 reference standards: 20.7 mm, with the catheter tip as a reference; 26.9 mm, with a radiopaque ruler; and 23.4 mm, by using a lumbar vertebral body. There was good correlation among the 3 measures of IVC diameter (Pearson's r = 0.75, P < .0001) but moderate correlation with CT (r = 0.36–0.56, P < .001). The sensitivity of cavagram for detecting retroaortic and circumaortic renal veins was 40% and 0%, respectively. Nineteen accessory renal veins (12.8%) were not seen by cavagram. Thirteen patients (8.8%) had iliocaval thrombus on cavagram, of which 12 (92.3%) were not previously detected by CT. Conclusions CT is more sensitive than cavagram for detection of renal vein variants and the level of the lowest renal vein. Therefore, if available, the CT should be reviewed before placement of an IVC filter to optimize positioning. Cavagram remains the criterion standard for detection of iliocaval thrombosis and is necessary before IVC filter insertion.

scholarly journals Differential Diagnosis of an Inferior Vena Cava Thrombosis/Hepatic Cyst Using an Abdominal Sonogram, Echocardiogram, Venography, and Computed Tomography Angiogram

2017 ◽  
Vol 33 (6) ◽  
pp. 533-537
Author(s):  
Eric Kallstrom ◽  
Michael Rampoldi
Keyword(s):  
Computed Tomography ◽  
Inferior Vena Cava ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Inferior Vena ◽  
Vena Cava ◽  
Hepatic Cyst ◽  
Pulmonary Complications ◽  
Congenital Defects ◽  
Abdominal Sonography

The role of cardiac sonographers, as health care professionals, comprises facilitating a cardiologist’s diagnosis of valvular lesions, coronary artery disease, and congenital defects and assessing right-side pulmonary complications and so on. Occasionally, communication of differential diagnoses across several modalities, specialties, and healthcare providers is compulsory, in order to accurately confirm or deny an appropriate diagnosis for patients with unique presentations. This case study highlights the vital role of abdominal sonography, echocardiography, venography, and computed tomography in the diagnosis of a hepatic cyst. In addition, it demonstrates the appropriate measures that cardiac sonographers can take to fully investigate these lesions, especially when they are presumed to be a thrombosed inferior vena cava.

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