Axillary phlebography: an analysis of cases of healthy person

Kim, C W

Abstract

It has been well established that axillary phlebography is excellent method in diagnosis of the primary andsecondary thrombotic conditions of axilary vein. But the evaluation of veins of axilla is often difficult due toindividual variation of veins and to various methods of venography. Axillary phlebographies were made inthirty-three normal Korean adults by modified bolus technique and various measurments and considerations were donefor the evaluation of normal anatomical variations. Results were as follows : 1. Axillary vein was visualizedsatisfactorily in 32 cases among 33 cases, basilic vein in 28 cases, and cephalic vein and branchial vein in 15cases. 2. Bifid basilic vein was observed in 4 cases and trifid basilic vein in 1 case. Anastomosis betweencephalic and brachial vein was observed in 5 case. In 1 case, anastomotic site of median cubital vein with basilicvein is more proximal than usual. 3. Average diameters of axillary vein were 9 mm (7-11 mm) in male and 8 mm (5-10 mm)in female at axillary border of scapula and 14 mm (11-18mm) in male and 13 mm(11-15 mm) in female at midportion offirst rib. 4. Streaming and dilution of contrast media, and deformities by valve action were observed in manycases, which may be mistaken as abnormality.