Translumbar Tunnelled Placement of a Haemodialysis Catheter in a Patient with Transposition of the Inferior Vena Cava: A Case Report

Abstract

INTRODUCTION Inferior vena cava (IVC) transposition is a well-known anatomic variant1 with a reported prevalence of 0.2% to 0.5%.2 Due to the complexity of IVC embryogenesis, many anatomical forms and variations are encountered. Anomalies of the IVC can be misdiagnosed and overlooked but are usually visualised by cross-sectional non-invasive imaging methods including computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging.2,3 In most patients these variations are asymptomatic, but they can be a potential cause of complications during surgical or interventional radiological procedures.