Vena cava injuries during laparoscopic cholecystectomy.
Two instances of vena cava injury occurring during insertion of a new trocar for laparoscopic surgery are presented. The mechanism of injury in each case was identical. These injuries are extremely rare, and fortunately both patients survived. Any new instrument that is purported to be an improvement over existing ones should be critically evaluated so that needless and unnecessary injuries such as these can be avoided.
Thompson
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JE
Department of Surgery, Olive View-UCLA Medical Center, Sylmar 91342, USA.
Bock
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Lowe
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Moody
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D000293:Adolescent; D017081:Cholecystectomy, Laparoscopic / Q000009:adverse effects*; D002764:Cholecystitis / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007431:Intraoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology; D008875:Middle Aged; D014682:Vena Cava, Inferior / Q000293:injuries*