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En bloc resection and inferior vena cava reconstruction with an artificial patch resulted in no tumor recurrence and complete vessel patency at 10 months post-operation.
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Complete en bloc resection and IVC reconstruction using an artificial pericardium patch is a feasible surgical approach for leiomyosarcoma of the IVC.
Supports technical feasibility in one case; leaves open durability, safety, and generalizability in IVC leiomyosarcoma.
Leiomyosarcoma of the inferior vena cava (IVC) is a rare tumor, and it needs complete surgical resection for cure. In addition, the reconstruction of IVC is necessary in many cases. Herein, we indicate the case of a 57-year-old female with leiomyosarcoma in segment I of the IVC, which grew deep into vascular lumen. She underwent complete en bloc resection of the tumor and IVC reconstruction by an artificial pericardium patch.
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Motooka et al. (2013) conducted a case report in Leiomyosarcoma of the inferior vena cava (n=1). En bloc resection and IVC reconstruction with artificial patch was evaluated on Tumor recurrence and IVC patency. En bloc resection and inferior vena cava reconstruction with an artificial patch resulted in no tumor recurrence and complete vessel patency at 10 months post-operation.
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