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vertebral vein - a vein that goes through the foramina of the cervical vertebrae and forms a plexus around the vertebral artery; empties into the brachiocephalic vein

vena vertebralis

vein, vena, venous blood vessel - a blood vessel that carries blood from the capillaries toward the heart; "all veins except the pulmonary vein carry unaerated blood"

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Color Doppler ultrasonography was also performed to differentiate the TD from the adjacent vessels, such as the vertebral vein. All the terminal TDs were clearly visualized and stored as both freeze images and videos.

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The function of the vertebral vein and their role in the spread of metastasis.

CA thyroid with metastases

However, ultrasound remains an ideal technique for screening, and several investigators tried to measure the jugular and vertebral vein flow by the means of ECD in order to substitute the operator dependent qualitative protocol with a more objective measurement of the venous flow [24-29].

Why current Doppler ultrasound methodology is inaccurate in assessing cerebral venous return: the alternative of the ultrasonic jugular venous pulse

He underwent surgical ligation of the vertebral artery (V2) followed by transvenous transcatheter coil embolisation of the vertebral vein.

Stent graft repair of subclavian and axillary vascular injuries: the Groote Schuur experience

The role of intraabdominal pressure in venous blood drainage from the prostate into the vertebral vein system.

Myelophthisis as a Solitary Manifestation of Failure From Rectal Carcinoma A Batson Phenomenon?

This foramen transmits the vertebral artery, vertebral vein and sympathetic fibers from the inferior cervical ganglion.

Variations in the number of foramen transversarium: an osteological study