We report an incidental discovery of the superior pulmonary vein coming from a strange anatomical location when performing a robotic left lower lobectomy. When trying to identify the superior pulmonary vein, an aberrant pulmonary vein was found leading into the innominate vein.

A surprise aberrant pulmonary vein

Melfi, Franca
2018-01-01

Abstract

We report an incidental discovery of the superior pulmonary vein coming from a strange anatomical location when performing a robotic left lower lobectomy. When trying to identify the superior pulmonary vein, an aberrant pulmonary vein was found leading into the innominate vein.
2018
Aberrant pulmonary vein
Superior pulmonary vein
Brachiocephalic Veins
Diagnosis
Differential
Humans
Intraoperative Period
Pneumonectomy
Pulmonary Veins
Vascular Malformations
Vascular Surgical Procedures
Surgery
Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine
Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine
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