Patching of the Inferior Vena Cava Following Lateral Venorrhaphy in Penetrating Traumatic Injury. (23rd December 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Keating, Jane; Wade, Jason; Dukleska, Katerina; Healy, James; Aitchinson, Elizabeth; Gates, Jonathan
• Other Names: Zakaria Andee Dzulkarnaen Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Case reports in surgery. Volume 2022(2022)
• Publication Date: 2022-12-23
• Subjects: Surgery -- Periodicals; Surgery -- Case studies -- Periodicals; Surgical Procedures, Operative; General Surgery; Surgery; Electronic journals; Periodicals; Case studies; Periodicals; Case Reports; Fulltext; Internet Resources; Periodicals; 617
• DOI: 10.1155/2022/5488752
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2090-6900

Abstract

Abstract : Penetrating injury to the inferior vena cava (IVC) is associated with high morbidity and mortality. Luminal narrowing can occur following lateral venorrhaphy and can lead to future morbidity. This case report discusses the success of patch repair following lateral venorrhaphy in two trauma patients. We describe the use of patch repair to eliminate stenosis of the IVC resulting from primary repair in the setting of traumatic injury. Furthermore, trauma patients are known to be at high risk for venous thromboembolism, and we describe the use of low molecular weight heparin as chemical prophylaxis for prevention of this complication following patch repair.