Persistent Left Superior Vena Cava (PLSVC)‎ with a Connection to the Azygos System: Case Report and Clinical Implications

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Persistent left superior vena cava (PLSVC) is a rare anatomic variant that has a significant effect on the structure of the heart and venous system with clinical implications that are far-reaching.

The presence of this variant is relevant to central venous catheter insertion, cardioverter-defibrillator placement, coronary artery bypass grafting, and numerous other medical procedures.

In this report, we describe a rare case of PLSVC with a connection to the azygos system; notably, the vast majority of PLSVCs connect to the coronary sinus.

We also discuss the anatomic and anesthetic considerations for individuals with this uncommon variant.