European Journal of Anatomy

Official Journal of The Spanish Society of Anatomy
Cover Volume 15 - Number 2
Eur J Anat, 15 (2): 107-110 (2011)

The Chiari network: an anatomical variation or a risk factor? Case report

Elena Félix-Dominguez, Blanca Mompeó-Corredera

Departamento de Morfología, Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain

ABSTRACT We report an association between a Chiari network and an abnormally long coronary sinus. The network, at the Eustachian valve and a morphologically similar network in the Thebesian valve, was also associated with a permeable foramen ovale. We review the embryological basis, associated anomalies, pathological conditions and clinical relevance.

Keywords: Chiari network, Embryological heart development, Vena cava valve, Coronary sinus valve

European Journal of anatomy
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