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Vena cava interruption after pulmonary embolectomy.

J M Moran

    The Annals of Thoracic Surgery
    |March 1, 1978
    PubMed
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    Inferior vena cava interruption can be necessary after cardiac surgery or pulmonary embolectomy. Extending the sternotomy incision to the umbilicus provides excellent exposure for this procedure.

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    Area of Science:

    • Cardiovascular Surgery
    • Vascular Surgery
    • Thromboembolism Management

    Background:

    • Inferior vena cava (IVC) interruption is sometimes required for thromboembolism.
    • Procedures like pulmonary embolectomy or cardiac operations via median sternotomy may necessitate IVC interruption.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To describe a practical surgical approach for IVC interruption.
    • To evaluate the efficacy of a specific incision extension for improved surgical exposure.

    Main Methods:

    • The study focuses on the surgical technique of extending a median sternotomy incision.
    • The extension is made down to the umbilicus to facilitate caval interruption.

    Main Results:

    • Extending the sternotomy incision to the umbilicus is a quick and practical method.

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  • This approach provides good exposure for performing IVC interruption.

    • Conclusions:

    • Umbilical extension of median sternotomy is an effective surgical approach for IVC interruption.
    • This technique is suitable for patients requiring IVC interruption post-cardiac surgery or pulmonary embolectomy.