Simplified Technique for Excision of Metastasizing Leiomyoma of Suprahepatic Inferior Vena Cava with Intracardiac Extension

Anas Sarraj, Pablo Alvarez, Paloma Corbaton, José-Manuel Nuche

Department of Cardiovascular Surgery.
Pathology Hospital Universitario de La Princesa, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, Madrid, Spain.

DOI: 10.4236/ojts.2012.23017                

Abstract

Uterine leiomyoma may metastasize via intravascular to the right heart cavities several years after hysterectomy. The symptoms are usually produced by compression of the tissues beside. We describe a simplified technique for excision of a benign metastasizing leiomyoma of suprahepatic segment of inferior vena cava with intracardiac extension.

Keywords

Cardiac-General; Xtracorporeal Circulation; Minimal Invasive Surgery

Conflicts of Interest

The authors declare no conflicts of interest.

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