title: Duodenal ulceration with perforation to the inferior vena cava.
abstract: A patient with Duodenal ulceration which perforated to the inferior vena cava is reported. The diagnosis was made at operation and the management is highlighted.
authors.affiliation: Surgical Unit, Shotley Bridge General Hospital, Consett, Durham.
authors.forename: C B
authors.initials: CB
authors.lastname: Taiwo
authors.forename: J R
authors.initials: JR
authors.lastname: Mason
mesh_terms: D001804:Blood Transfusion, Autologous; D004381:Duodenal Ulcer / Q000150:complications*; D005773:Gastroscopy; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010439:Peptic Ulcer Perforation / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D012151:Resuscitation; D012421:Rupture; D014652:Vascular Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D014682:Vena Cava, Inferior