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Venous resection in urological surgery.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  18930288     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
PURPOSE: Complete removal of retroperitoneal and pelvic tumors may require resection or ligation of major retroperitoneal, pelvic and mesenteric venous structures. We provide an overview of venous anatomy and collateral drainage, and review the veins that can be safely resected. MATERIALS AND METHODS: We reviewed major anatomical texts, and performed a directed MEDLINE literature search of retroperitoneal, pelvic and mesenteric venous anatomy. Resection and reconstruction of these vessels were also reviewed with an emphasis on collateral blood flow and post-resection sequelae. RESULTS: The infrarenal inferior vena cava, iliac veins, left renal vein, lumbar veins, inferior mesenteric vein and splenic vein may be resected or ligated without reconstruction. Resection of the right renal vein results in renal demise in the majority of instances. The portal vein may not be resected without reconstruction. Venous reconstruction may be performed with autologous or synthetic graft material. CONCLUSIONS: Most major veins in the body can be safely resected or ligated with minimal sequelae. However, it is imperative to understand venous anatomy and collateral blood flow to minimize intraoperative and postoperative complications.
Authors:
Brian Duty; Siamak Daneshmand
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Review     Date:  2008-10-18
Journal Detail:
Title:  The Journal of urology     Volume:  180     ISSN:  1527-3792     ISO Abbreviation:  J. Urol.     Publication Date:  2008 Dec 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2008-11-13     Completed Date:  2008-12-03     Revised Date:  2009-07-31    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  0376374     Medline TA:  J Urol     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  2338-42; discussion 2342     Citation Subset:  AIM; IM    
Affiliation:
Division of Urology and Renal Transplantation, Section of Urologic Oncology, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, Oregon 97239, USA.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Humans
Iliac Vein / anatomy & histology,  surgery
Renal Veins / anatomy & histology,  surgery
Urinary Tract / anatomy & histology*,  surgery*
Vena Cava, Inferior / anatomy & histology,  surgery
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Comment In:
Eur Urol. 2009 Apr;55(4):994   [PMID:  19650238 ]

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