PMID: 8586507Jan 1, 1995Paper

Artificial graft patch reconstruction of infiltrated inferior vena cava in renal adenocarcinoma

International Urology and Nephrology
D KontothanassisN Setakis

Abstract

A case of right renal adenocarcinoma in a 36-year-old female is reported. The tumour involved the IVC by direct extension and infiltration. Cavography showed complete obstruction of the IVC by thrombus. A right nephrectomy was performed. The obstructed IVC was partially excised and reconstructed using a patch of PTFE artificial graft.

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