Two-dimensional (2D) bicaval view
by Nanda Navin C

Comprehensive Textbook of Echocardiography

by Navin C Nanda
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In this transverse view, the fetal head is to the left of the screen and the fetal abdomen is toward the right. The inferior vena cava (IVC) receives the hepatic veins (**) before joining the right atrium (RA). The right superior vena cava (RSVC) is seen entering the RA from the cranial aspect of the fetus. The diaphragm separates the liver and abdominal contents from the lung and the heart in the thorax. The azygous vein (*) is seen joining the RSVC.

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