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azygos vein [ā′zī·gəs ‚vān] (anatomy) A branch of the right precava which drains the intercostal muscles and empties into the superior vena cava. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Some reported complications include injury to the spleen, azygos vein laceration, chylothorax, recurrent laryngeal nerve paralysis, anastomotic leaks, cardiac abnormalities, pleural injury, and tears to the posterior tracheal wall. |
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