title: A new technique for exposure of injuries at the confluence of the retrohepatic veins and the retrohepatic vena cava.
abstract: Because of difficulties in rapid exposure and control, injuries of the retrohepatic veins and retrohepatic vena cava continue to have mortality rates approaching 100%. Current strategies include shunt and finger fracture techniques, with controversy continuing over the optimal approach. We describe a new technique which involves mobilization of the liver by transecting the superhepatic vena cava, and affords a posterior approach to these injuries. Cadaveric dissection and clinical experience are described.
authors.affiliation: University of Miami School of Medicine, Department of Surgery.
authors.forename: K J
authors.initials: KJ
authors.lastname: Buechter
authors.forename: G A
authors.initials: GA
authors.lastname: Gomez
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Zeppa
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D006503:Hepatic Veins / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008722:Methods; D014682:Vena Cava, Inferior / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery