title: Partial obstruction of the inferior vena cava after surgery for left atrial myxoma.
abstract: We present a case of iatrogenic partial obstruction of the inferior vena cava after removal of a left atrial myxoma. The closure occurred subsequent to repair of a discontinuity between the right atrium and inferior vena cava caused by excessive traction on frail tissues.
authors: Azienda Ospedaliera di Perugia, Ospedale R. Silvestrini, S. Andrea delle Fratte Perugia, 06100 Italy.
authors: Gino
authors: G
authors: Di Manici
authors: Davide
authors: D
authors: Di Lazzaro
authors: Giuliana
authors: G
authors: Bardelli
authors: Francesco
authors: F
authors: Grasselli
authors: Uberto
authors: U
authors: Da Col
authors: Temistocle
authors: T
authors: Ragni
mesh_terms: D006348:Cardiac Surgical Procedures / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D006325:Heart Atria; D006338:Heart Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007049:Iatrogenic Disease; D008875:Middle Aged; D009232:Myxoma / Q000601:surgery*; D012086:Reoperation; D014682:Vena Cava, Inferior / Q000293:injuries*; D014689:Venous Insufficiency / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*