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.
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Authors | D J Jones, R E Daum |
Journal | Journal 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 |
PMID | 3681839
(Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
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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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