Banked depopulated vena caval homograft: a new strategy to restore caval continuity

Surg Innov. 2012 Mar;19(1):NP5-9. doi: 10.1177/1553350611410075. Epub 2011 Jun 29.

Abstract

This study reports one case of primary inferior vena cava (IVC) leiomyosarcoma. A 67-year-old woman was referred to the authors' clinic for evaluation. She presented complaining of epigastric and right upper abdominal quadrant pain. Contrast-enhanced abdominal computed tomography scan revealed a 5.2 × 6.4 cm heterogeneously enhancing mass involving the anteromedial aspect of the IVC, below the renal vein (segment I), deforming the duodenum. There was a partial intraluminal extension in the IVC. Laparotomic resection was performed, with total en bloc excision of the lower IVC tumor. The caval continuity was restored with concomitant interposition of a banked depopulated vena cava homograft. Histological findings showed leiomyosarcoma originating from IVC. The postoperative course was uneventful: Neither recurrence nor metastasis was evident at 4 years postsurgery.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Contrast Media
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Leiomyosarcoma / diagnostic imaging
  • Leiomyosarcoma / surgery*
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed
  • Vascular Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging
  • Vascular Neoplasms / surgery*
  • Vascular Patency
  • Vena Cava, Inferior*

Substances

  • Contrast Media