Research Article

Anatomical Study of Chiari Network and the Remnant of Left Venous Valve in the Interior of Right Atrium

Table 1

Features of Chiari network and associated left venous valve remnant.

Specimen numberCharacteristic featureNumber of fenestrationsPrimary attachmentExtent toFeature of the associated left venous valve remnant

1Fenestrated membranous structure27Valve of inferior vena cavaCoronary sinus orifice(Not associated)

2Fenestrated membranous structure10Valve of inferior vena cavaRight atrial wallMembranous structure with single fenestration

3Reticular network of fine strandsā€”Valve of inferior vena cavaRight atrial wallSingle strand over fossa ovalis