Inferior vena caval tamponade following partial hepatectomy for liver injury.
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.
D000328:Adult; D003251:Constriction, Pathologic / Q000209:etiology; D005260:Female; D006465:Hemoperitoneum / Q000150:complications; D006498:Hepatectomy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D008099:Liver / Q000293:injuries*; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D014682:Vena Cava, Inferior