The Clinical Anatomy of the Vascular System | Ch 40
Document Type
Book Chapter
Publication Date
6-12-2025
Editor
Stephen J. Bordes, Jr. et al
Abstract
The brachiocephalic veins (BCV) are central veins formed by the internal jugular and subclavian veins, as they return blood from the cranial and upper limb circulations through the thoracic inlet (Fig. 40.1). The right BCV (RBCV) and left BCV (LBCV) join and form the superior vena cava (SVC). The structures bordering the BCV are the thyroid gland, common carotid arteries, trachea, phrenic nerve, and manubrium. BCV complications can arise from neck and reconstructive surgery, central venous catheterization, and congenital heart disease and malformations.
First Page
291
Last Page
296
Chapter Title
Chapter 40 - Brachiocephalic (Innominate) Vein
Publisher
Springer Nature
ISBN
[9783031783258, 9783031783265]
Rights
© 2025 The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Switzerland AG
Recommended Citation
Le, Brian; Syed, Annie; Castro, Angel; and Bordes, Stephen J., "The Clinical Anatomy of the Vascular System | Ch 40" (2025). School of Medicine Faculty Publications. 4303.
https://digitalscholar.lsuhsc.edu/som_facpubs/4303
10.1007/978-3-031-78326-5_40