Table 1

 Number and distribution of internal jugular vein valve incompetence (IJVVI) in 85 controls and 25 patients

ControlsPatients
Total IJVVI28 (100%)17 (100%)
Right sided IJVVI19 (68%)10 (59%)
Left sided IJVVI9 (32%)6 (35%)
Bilateral IJVVI1 (6%)