Research article summary (published 30 Mar 2007):

Partial obstruction of the inferior vena cava after surgery for left atrial myxoma.

Full 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.

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Author information

Author/s: Di Manici, Gino (G); Di Lazzaro, Davide (D); Bardelli, Giuliana (G); Grasselli, Francesco (F); Da Col, Uberto (U); Ragni, Temistocle (T);

Affiliation: Azienda Ospedaliera di Perugia, Ospedale R. Silvestrini, S. Andrea delle Fratte Perugia, 06100 Italy.

Journal and publication information

Publication Type: Case Reports; Journal Article

Journal: Asian cardiovascular & thoracic annals (Asian Cardiovasc Thorac Ann), published in Singapore. (Language: eng)

Reference: 2007-Apr; vol 15 (issue 2) : pp e28-9

Dates: Created 2007/03/27; Completed 2008/04/15;

PMID: 17387183, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 12/26/2008)

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MeSH headings (categories)

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Cardiac Surgical Procedures - adverse effects Female Heart Atria Heart Neoplasms - surgery Humans Iatrogenic Disease

Iatrogenic Disease Middle Aged Myxoma - surgery Reoperation Vena Cava, Inferior - injuries Venous Insufficiency - etiology; surgery

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