Partial obstruction of the inferior vena cava after surgery for left atrial myxoma.
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.
Di Manici
Gino
G
Azienda Ospedaliera di Perugia, Ospedale R. Silvestrini, S. Andrea delle Fratte Perugia, 06100 Italy.
Di Lazzaro
Davide
D
Bardelli
Giuliana
G
Grasselli
Francesco
F
Da Col
Uberto
U
Ragni
Temistocle
T
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*