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
ISSN 2340-311X (Online)