Firstly: it sounds obvious, but make sure what you're seeing is actually the IVC! ❗
We've all been fooled by an aorta at least once 🙈
The two vessels can be quite close together; but the aorta will be more medial; it will appear to be straighter, more vertical, and will have thicker walls
Firstly: it sounds obvious, but make sure what you're seeing is actually the IVC! ❗
We've all been fooled by an aorta at least once 🙈
The two vessels can be quite close together; but the aorta will be more medial; it will appear to be straighter, more vertical, and will have thicker walls