Medically reviewed by Jeffrey S. Lander, MD Key Takeaways The inferior vena cava is a large vein that carries blood from the ...

THE anatomical descriptions of the venous system of the seal have impressively described the large hepatic venous sinuses and the existence of a sleeve-like valve surrounding the inferior vena cava 1.

THE rationale for venous ligation in pulmonary embolic disease is based on its assumed ability to prevent subsequent emboli from reaching the lungs. The level of the inferior vena cava is now ...

Relieving venous congestion using thrombectomy may preserve kidney function in RCC with IVC tumor thrombus.