Inferior vena caval tamponade following partial hepatectomy for liver injury

C M Furnival; V M Muir; J V Sing

doi:10.1016/0020-1383(83)90040-2

Inferior vena caval tamponade following partial hepatectomy for liver injury

Injury. 1983 Sep;15(2):127-8. doi: 10.1016/0020-1383(83)90040-2.

Authors

C M Furnival, V M Muir, J V Sing

PMID: 6629487
DOI: 10.1016/0020-1383(83)90040-2

Abstract

A case of acute obstruction of the inferior vena cava after partial hepatectomy for liver injury is described. The underlying haemodynamics and prevention of this complication are discussed.

Publication types

Case Reports

MeSH terms

Adult
Constriction, Pathologic / etiology
Female
Hemoperitoneum / complications
Hepatectomy / adverse effects*
Humans
Liver / injuries*
Postoperative Complications
Vena Cava, Inferior*