Curative resection of leiomyosarcoma with resection and reconstruction of inferior vena cava

Yashiro Motooka, Daisuke Hashimoto, Hisashi Sakaguchi, Akira Chikamoto, Toru Beppu, Michio Kawasuji, Hideo Baba

Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Kumamoto University Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kumamoto, Japan.
Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Kumamoto University Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kumamoto, Japan.
Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Kumamoto University Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kumamoto, Japan;.

DOI: 10.4236/crcm.2013.26090                

Abstract

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.

Keywords

Leiomyosarcoma; Inferior Vena Cava; Reconstruct

Conflicts of Interest

The authors declare no conflicts of interest.

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