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Partial obstruction of the inferior vena cava after surgery for left atrial myxoma
Gino Di Manici1, Davide Di Lazzaro, Giuliana Bardelli
1Azienda Ospedaliera di Perugia, Ospedale R. Silvestrini, S. Andrea delle Fratte Perugia, 06100 Italy.
Abstract:
We present a case of iatrogenic partial obstruction of the inferior vena cava after removal of a left atrial myxoma. The closure occurred subsequent to repair of a discontinuity between the right atrium and inferior vena cava caused by excessive traction on frail tissues.
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