Treatment options of iatrogenic pelvic vein injuries: Conventional operative versus endovascular approach - Case reports

Wei Zhou, Ruth L. Bush, Thomas T. Terramani, Peter H. Lin, Alan B. Lumsden

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Abstract

Iatrogenic injury to the iliac vein or inferior vena cava (IVC), which may occur during abdominal operations or posterior orthopedic procedures, can have devastating consequences. Operative management is challenging and may be associated with significant morbidity. The authors report herein 3 cases of iatrogenic pelvic vein injuries that were managed with different treatment approaches. Both traditional open surgical therapy and endovascular techniques are described.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)569-573
Number of pages5
JournalVascular and endovascular surgery
Volume38
Issue number6
DOIs
StatePublished - Nov 2004
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Surgery
  • Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine

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