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Transection of the retrohepatic vena cava in a case of total situs inversus following blunt trauma.

Abstract
Total transection of the retrohepatic inferior vena cava from blunt trauma is a rare and usually fatal injury. Such an injury in a patient with total situs inversus and previous surgical correction of great vessel transposition is described. A possible mechanism for the injury is suggested.
AuthorsD J Jones, R E Daum
JournalJournal of the Royal Army Medical Corps (J R Army Med Corps) Vol. 133 Issue 3 Pg. 161-2 (Oct 1987) ISSN: 0035-8665 [Print] England
PMID3681839 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
Topics
  • Adolescent
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Postoperative Complications (diagnosis)
  • Resuscitation
  • Situs Inversus (diagnosis)
  • Tissue Adhesions
  • Transposition of Great Vessels (surgery)
  • Vena Cava, Inferior (injuries)
  • Wounds, Nonpenetrating (diagnosis)

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