Renal surgery in patients with a duplicated inferior vena cava: a case series and review of the literature
Document Type
Journal Article
Publication Date
12-1-2022
Journal
The Canadian journal of urology
Volume
29
Issue
6
Keywords
anatomical variation; inferior vena cava; renal; urologic surgery
Abstract
Abnormal inferior vena cava (IVC) anatomy may present unique challenges for urologists when performing retroperitoneal surgery. Duplication of the IVC is one such anomalous variation and can be found in up to 3% of the population. Misunderstanding of the implications of this aberrant anatomy may lead to intraoperative or postoperative complications. Here, we present two cases of patients undergoing renal surgeries with duplicate IVC. We then review the embryologic origin and anatomic findings in those with abnormal IVC anatomy as well as discuss the surgical implications and considerations for urologists.
APA Citation
Dall, Christopher P.; Webster, Bradley R.; Helbig, Michael W.; and Ball, Mark W., "Renal surgery in patients with a duplicated inferior vena cava: a case series and review of the literature" (2022). GW Authored Works. Paper 2163.
https://hsrc.himmelfarb.gwu.edu/gwhpubs/2163
Department
School of Medicine and Health Sciences Resident Works