Abstract
Visceral vascular injuries are relatively uncommon even in busy urban trauma centers. The inferior vena cava (IVC) is the most frequently injured visceral vein and can be a complex operative challenge. Despite advances in early volume resuscitation, improved transport times, prompt operative intervention, and hemorrhage control, mortality rates have remained largely unchanged. This article conducts an in-depth review of the literature surrounding IVC injuries and a detailed discussion of operative strategies and management as survivability is ultimately dependent on the grade of injury, location, and the presence of hemorrhagic shock.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 1316-1326 |
| Number of pages | 11 |
| Journal | American Surgeon |
| Volume | 87 |
| Issue number | 8 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Aug 2021 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- trauma
- trauma acute care
- vascular surgery